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:
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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
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
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
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Dr. Mark Boseman, Assistant Professor - Percussion
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Mr. Carlos Castañeda, Visiting Lecturer - Director of Mariachi
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Dr. Colin Campbell, Interim Chair, Associate Professor/University Organist - Organ
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Dr. Friedrich Gechter, Associate Professor - Piano
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Dr. Tatiana Gorbunova, Assistant Professional - Piano
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Dr. Yu-Mei Huang, Associate Professor - Violin, Viola
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Dr. Jiyeon Hwang, Visiting Assistant Professor - Voice/Choir
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Dr. Michael Mann, Assistant Professor - Trumpet
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Dr. James Moyer, Associate Professor
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Mr. Jerry Quintero, Senior Lecturer
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Dr. Gilberto Soto, Professor - Guitar
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Dr. Emily Vanchella, Visiting Instructor - American Popular Music
ADJUNCT FACULTY
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Tomas Aguilar - Trombone
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Dr. Javier Elizondo - Clarinet, Music History
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Gonzalo Kochi Kikuchi - Lower Strings
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Melissa Hinojosa - Flute
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Orlando Medrano - French Horn, Chamber Ensemble
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John Reimund - Euphonium/Tuba
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Claire Salli - Saxophone
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Dr. Xiaohu Zhou - Double Reeds, Computer Music
STUDENT RESOURCES
ENSEMBLES
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Chamber Singers
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Mariachi Internacional
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Percussion Ensemble
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Jazz Band