TAMIU Music Program

Welcome to TAMIU's Music web page. We are housed in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts where you have the opportunity to study with a faculty of leading professionals in their respective fields. At TAMIU, you will find:

• A caring and personal approach to your education from a faculty of leading professionals in the music field.
• Modern facilities that provide a great environment for your study.
• BM in Music, BM in Music with All level Certification, BA in Music as well as a Minor in Music.
• Large ensembles including Symphonic Band, Choir and Orchestra
• Jazz Band, Mariachi
• Guitar ensemble
• Chamber music
• Both vocal and percussion ensembles.
• An "All Steinway School" (piano majors)
• Soundproof practice rooms
• Computer lab
• Piano Lab
• 58 rank Pipe organ
• 800 seat Recital Hall
• 450 seat Theatre

AUDITION INFORMATION: Contact the Fine Arts Office to arrange an audition at 956-326-2654. For specific suggestions on your audition preparation, contact the faculty member listed below on your instrument.

• Cello/Bass: Professor Brendan Townsand
• Guitar: Dr. Gilberto Soto
• Horn: Mr Nicolas Balli
• Percussion: Dr. James Moyer
• Piano: Dr. Fritz Gechter
• Trombone: Mr. Tomas Aguilar
• Trumpet:: Mr. Roberto Lopez
• Tuba: Mr.John Reimund
• Flute: Dr.Susan Berdahl
• Violin/Viola: Dr. Yu-Mei Haung
• Voice: Professor Dana Crabtree
• Woodwinds: Dr. Xiaohu Zhou

Center for Fine and Performing Arts | CFPA 217B
Phone (956) 326-2654 | Fax (956) 326-2655
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