International Concert Series finishes first year

Our inaugural year of the International Concert Series concluded April 21 with a spectacular showcase performance by Texas State’s top-notch jazz faculty, led by renowned former Count Basie drummer Butch Miles. Joining him were jazz faculty Hank Hehmsoth, Morris Nelms, Russell Haight, Paul Deemer, Bennett Wood, Russell Scanlon, Stephen Hawk, and Keith Winking. Graduate student…

Texas State prof receives DePauw Achievement Award

DePauw University has named Texas State University Regents’ Professor Ian Davidson as winner of the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award for Creative and Performing Arts.  The awards are given to DePauw alumni in recognition of outstanding professional achievement in areas such as performing arts, entrepreneurship, science, technology and media.  Previous winners include Pulitzer Prize winning…

Trombone choir travels to DC

The Texas State University Trombone Choir recently performed at the American Trombone Workshop in Washington DC. The ensemble was one of 5 collegiate trombone choirs invited to perform at this year’s festival, hosted by the United States Army Band Pershing’s Own. In addition to the ATW, the ensemble performed at the Texas Music Educators Association…

trombone prof busy, successful

Dr. Martin McCain was featured on Austin’s KMFA 89.5 classical radio station twice in February where they broadcast selections from his recent album Shades. McCain was also featured on Toronto’s CKWR twice in celebration of Black history month where selections from his 1st album Trombone Czar were also broadcast in addition to Shades. Dr. McCain…

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