Meet the Studio
TXST Clarinet Studio 2024-2025
Jasmine Montero
Classification: Freshman
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: Freshman
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: Freshman
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!
Cooper Steffens
Classification: Freshman
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: Sophomore
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: Sophomore
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: Junior
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!