Trombone professor tours, records

Dr. Martin McCain recently completed two residencies at the University of Georgia and University of Alabama. September 4-6, Dr. McCain along with the Minor 4th Trombone Quartet, performed a recital and masterclass at UGA in addition to teaching private lessons. McCain also appeared at the University of Alabama September 13-16, where he gave a masterclass,…

Musicians Forum and Somos Musicos concerts move to new hall

Hank Hehmsoth and Thomas Clark teamed up for a Musicians Forum presentation “Secrets of Professional Success” Thursday September 25 at the new TxState Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. As a closing surprise, Clark made his “vocal debut” at Texas State singing “Smoke Gets in your Eyes” accompanied by Hehmsoth’s inimitable  piano styling. Musicians Forum was…

Prof on SmartMusic Mission

Cynthia I. Gonzales, Associate Professor of Music Theory, led the beginning of the year Professional Development in-service for the choral directors in Mission ISD. The day focused on using SmartMusic in the choral rehearsal, which is the topic of her 2015 TMEA presentation. The choral directors demonstrated excellent sight reading skills when singing canons, one…

Opera students make big summer splash

Texas State Opera Theatre students were selected to perform at highly selective and prestigious Summer Opera Internships this past summer.  Chosen from music schools and conservatories across the country and around the world, the following students excelled at Amalfi Music Festival in Italy, Opera of the Ozarks, Chicago Summer Opera, and the Castleton Festival, among…

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