[5][6] The audition music is announced at the yearly Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA) convention in San Antonio, usually in July.

Auditions are held at the region level during the fall of each year to determine All-City, All-District and All-Region groups.

Most regions host a public concert of their All-Region bands, orchestras and choirs to provide a performance clinic for the selected musicians and to showcase the students' musicianship.

Student musicians selected for an All-State group are invited to attend the annual TMEA convention and participate in a performance clinic and concert.

The All-State groups include the following: TMEA hosts an annual convention in San Antonio during the month of February.