Music
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:
- Music Scholarships available for music majors and minors
- 800 seat Recital Hall
- 450 seat Theatre
- An "All Steinway School" (piano majors)
- Complete collection of high-quality wind, percussion, and string instruments for use
- Soundproof practice rooms
- 24-station iMac Computer lab
- Yamaha Clavinova 14-seat Piano Lab
- 69 rank Sharkey Corrigan Pipe organ built by the Kegg Organ Company
Mission Statement
Upon graduating from our program, our students will be:
- Musicians with the highest performing skills possible, capable of making critical decisions toward effective communication to their students and audience.
- Musicians who are life learners, prepared for a career in the ever-changing musical world of the 21st century
- Musicians who participate actively collaborate with faculty in research and performances.
- Musicians who are trained to think critically and incorporate the diverse elements of their training into their musical endeavors.
- Musicians who are prepared to educate future musicians and foster an appreciation of the diverse musical culture of the world
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.
- Bachelor of Music Education (131 credits) You want to become certified to teach music K-12.
- Bachelor of Music in Performance (120 credits) You are considering continuing on for a Masters degree in music.
- 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.
- Music Minor (18 credits) You want to stay involved in music with a major in another area.
3-year music class rotation: F22-S23, F-23-S24, F24-S25
Application Form for the Music Program and Scholarships (F24-S25)
Application form for Music and Music Scholarships
Full-Time Faculty
- Dr. Mark Boseman, Assistant Professor - Percussion
- Dr. Colin Campbell, Interim Chair, Associate Professor/University Organist - Organ
- Dr. Friedrich Gechter, Associate Professor - Piano
- Dr. Tatiana Gorbunova, Assistant Professional - Piano
- Dr. Yu-Mei Huang, Associate Professor - Violin, Viola
- Dr. Jiyeon Hwang, Assistant Professor - Voice/Choir
- Dr. Michael Mann, Assistant Professor - Trumpet
- Dr. James Moyer, Associate Professor
- Mr. Jerry Quintero, Senior Lecturer
- Claire Salli - Saxophone
- Dr. Gilberto Soto, Professor - Guitar
Adjunct Faculty
- Tomas Aguilar - Trombone
- Gilda Caballero - Theatre
- Dr. Javier Elizondo - Clarinet, Music History
- Gonzalo Kochi Kikuchi - Lower Strings
- Melissa Hinojosa - Flute
- John Reimund - Euphonium/Tuba
- Dr. Xiaohu Zhou - Double Reeds, Computer Music
- Dr. Mary Grace Carroll - Music, Piano
Student Resources
Ensembles
- Symphonic Band
- Chamber Orchestra
- Chamber Singers
- Mariachi Internacional
- Guitar Ensemble
- Percussion Ensemble
- Jazz Band
Contact
Department of Fine & Performing Arts
Center for the Fine & Performing Arts (FPA) 217
Phone: 956.326.2654