Meet the Studio

Joel Garber

Classification: Graduate

Major: M. M. in Clarinet Performance 

Hometown: Grove, OK

My name is Joel Garber, and I am a Graduate Student here at TXST! I'm pursuing a M.M in Clarinet Performance and aspire to become a professional performer and clarinet pedagogue. I love all the performance opportunities I get to experience here, especially with a wonderful and collaborative group of colleagues in the clarinet studio!

Jason Osorio - Soto

Classification: Freshman

Major: Instrumental Music Studies

Hometown: Pflugerville, TX

Hello! My name is Jason Osorio I'm a freshman music studies major! I'm from Pflugerville, Texas, and I'm looking forward to growing further as a player alongside the rest of the studio!

Annabel Rasberry

Classification: Freshman

Major: Instrumental Music Studies

Hometown: Livingston, TX

Hello! My name is Annabel Rasberry and I am from Livingston, Texas.  I am a first year Music Studies major here at Texas State, and I absolutely adore the university and all it has to offer!

Jasmine Montero

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Instrumental Music Studies 

Hometown: Frisco, TX

Hello! I'm Jasmine Montero and I'm a freshman. I come from Frisco, Texas. My dream is to inspire and encourage students!

Sophie Haussmann

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Instrumental Music Studies

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Hello! My name is Sophie Haussmann and I’m a first-year Instrumental Music Studies major! I am from San Antonio, Texas and I look forward to growing further as a player and being inspired by those around me!

Nianna Shaffer

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Instrumental Music Studies

Hometown: Cibolo, TX

My name is Nianna Shaffer and I am a first-year student here at TXST. I am a Music Studies major and one of my goals is to become either a high school band director or teach at the college level! 

Penelope Lizalde

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Instrumental Music Studies

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Hello!! I'm Penelope Lizalde and I'm from San Antonio, Texas. I'm currently a sophomore transfer student to the TXST clarinet studio! I'm glad to be here and excited to work towards my goal of becoming a band director!

Cooper Steffens

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Instrumental Music Studies

Hometown: Katy, TX

Hello! My name is Cooper Steffens, I am from Katy, Texas, and I am currently a freshman in the Clarinet Studio here at Texas State studying Music Education. I absolutely love being a part of the music program here because of all the new opportunities I have to play in, such as the Opera, and all positive competition we have throughout the school!

Mireya Hinojosa

Classification: Junior

Major: Instrumental Music Studies

Hometown: Laredo, TX

Hello, my name is Mireya Hinojosa! I’m from Laredo, Texas and am currently a sophomore pursuing music education at Texas State! I transferred to the university this past fall, and I love it so much! All the professors here are absolutely amazing, and I love being a part of the clarinet studio! Some of my future goals include graduating and hopefully getting a job as a band director in the central Texas area!

Austin Merrill

Classification: Junior

Major: Instrumental Music Studies

Hometown: Fredericksburg, TX

Hello, I'm Austin Merrill, a music education major here at Texas State. I hope to one day be able to teach a better tomorrow alongside all my amazing peers. Don't forget to breath, smile, and have a wonderful day!

Isabella Kalina

Classification: Senior

Major: Instrumental Music Studies

Hometown: Hallettsville, TX

My name is Isabella! I am working towards becoming an educator in an Elementary and Collegiate setting. My goal as an educator is to provide a safe environment for students to find their passion for music and strive for their success as young musicians!