Music
MISSION STATEMENT
Upon graduating from our program, our students will be:
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Musicians with the highest performing skills possible, capable of making critical decisions toward effective communication to their students and audience.
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Musicians who are life learners, prepared for a career in the ever-changing musical world of the 21st century
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Musicians who participate actively collaborate with faculty in research and performances.
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Musicians who are trained to think critically and incorporate the diverse elements of their training into their musical endeavors.
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Musicians who are prepared to educate future musicians and foster an appreciation of the diverse musical culture of the world
PROGRAM
Why major in music at TAMIU? We offer a dedicated faculty, highly respected in their field in an affordable, professional environment with small class sizes so YOU get the individual attention critical for a successful college career. Our program is housed in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Program highlights include:
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Music Scholarships available for music majors and minors
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800 seat Recital Hall
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450 seat Theatre
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An "All Steinway School" (piano majors)
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Complete collection of high-quality wind, percussion, and string instruments for use
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Soundproof practice rooms
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24-station iMac Computer lab
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Yamaha Clavinova 14-seat Piano Lab
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69 rank Sharkey Corrigan Pipe organ built by the Kegg Organ Company
AUDITIONS
All music majors and minors must audition for a panel of music faculty to be accepted into the program. Submit a link on the form to a YouTube or Vimeo page to view.
You may be awarded a scholarship based on your audition. You will be notified within 10 days about the results of your audition. Complete the Audition form below, and submit your video link (for video audition). Should you choose to audition in person, you will be contacted with a time for your audition. We suggest you prepare 2 contrasting solos for your audition. For vocalists, these solo pieces must be from the classical repertoire and performed from memory.
Scholarship Auditions: Now Accepting Video Auditions
DEGREE PLANS
TAMIU offers 3 undergraduate degrees in music plus a minor. For details on these degrees, click on the links below. An audition is required for all major degree plans as well as the minor.
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Bachelor of Music Education (131 credits) You want to become certified to teach music K-12.
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Bachelor of Music in Performance (120 credits) You are considering continuing on for a Masters degree in music.
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Bachelor of Arts in Music with Double Major (120 credits) You want a liberal arts experience in two areas of interest, an attractive quality employers desire.
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Music Minor (18 credits) You want to stay involved in music with a major in another area.
FULL-TIME FACULTY
- Dr. Mark Boseman, Assistant Professor - Percussion
- Dr. Colin Campbell, Associate Professor - Organ
- Dr. Friedrich Gechter, Associate Professor - Piano
- Dr. Nicole Gillotti, Assistant Professor - Trumpet
- Dr. Tatiana Gorbunova, Assistant Professional - Piano
- Dr. Sarah Hetrick, Assistant Professor, Saxophone
- Dr. Yu-Mei Huang, Associate Professor - Violin, Viola
- Dr. James Moyer, Associate Professor - Department Chair
- Mr. Jerry Quintero, Senior Lecturer
- Dr. Gilberto Soto, Professor - Guitar
- Dr. Emily Vanchella, Visiting Instructor - American Popular Music
ADJUNCT FACULTY
- Tomas Aguilar - Trombone
- Celia Hernandez - Choir
- Melissa Hinojosa - Flute
- William Hoffman, Cristina Reyes Hoffman, Mariachi
- Dr. Jiyeion Hwang - Voice
- Orlando Medrano - French Horn, Chamber Ensemble
- John Reimund - Euphonium/Tuba
- Dr. Javier Eiizondo - Clarinet
- Dr. Xiaohu Zhou - Double Reeds, Computer Music
STUDENT RESOURCES
ENSEMBLES
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Chamber Singers
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Percussion Ensemble
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Jazz Band