Department of Fine and Performing Arts

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 21^st 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
• Mr. Carlos Castañeda, Visiting Lecturer - Director of Mariachi
• 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, Visiting Assistant Professor - Voice/Choir
• Dr. Michael Mann, Assistant Professor - Trumpet
• Dr. James Moyer, Associate Professor
• Mr. Jerry Quintero, Senior Lecturer
• Dr. Gilberto Soto, Professor - Guitar
• Dr. Emily Vanchella, Visiting Instructor - American Popular Music

Adjunct Faculty

• Tomas Aguilar - Trombone
• Dr. Javier Elizondo - Clarinet, Music History
• Gonzalo Kochi Kikuchi - Lower Strings
• Melissa Hinojosa - Flute
• Orlando Medrano - French Horn, Chamber Ensemble
• John Reimund - Euphonium/Tuba
• Claire Salli - Saxophone
• Dr. Xiaohu Zhou - Double Reeds, Computer Music

Student Resources

• Instrument Contract
• Musicians Health and Wellness
• Preparation for State Teacher Exams
• Correct Procedures for Instrument Cleaning
• Music Degree Marketable Skills
• TMEA Job Search

Ensembles

• Symphonic Band
• Chamber Orchestra
• Chamber Singers
• Mariachi Internacional
• Guitar Ensemble
• Percussion Ensemble
• Jazz Band