Strong presence at ATMI/CMS conference

Texas State Music faculty activities at the recent joint ATMI/CMS national conference in San Antonio: Nico Schüler presented “Wordless Functional Analysis Revisited”. Cynthia Gonzales gave a demo/workshop, “A Comprehensive Aural-Skills Curriculum via SmartMusic®”. Caroline Steiger performed Kevin Ernste’s Nisi for horn and live electronics. John Lopez gave a demonstration, “Establishing Effective Mariachi Rehearsal Techniques”. Texas…

Guest-artist in Missouri

Dr. Martin McCain completed his first of three guest-artist residencies in Missouri. He performed a recital at Southwest Baptist University in addition to presenting a low brass clinic, jazz ensemble clinic, and  entrepreneurship lecture for the department. McCain also presented a trombone masterclass at Missouri State University and worked with the MSU Trombone Choir.

saxophonist in Düsseldorf, Alabama, Texas

Todd Oxford served as adjudicator for the 2017 ENKOR International Music Competition – Woodwinds and Brass, Düsseldorf, Germany. He also went on tour with Duo 35 performance at NACWPI National Conference in Alabama, solo performances at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Houston Baptist University, and Lamar University in Beaumont, and a masterclass for Friendswood…

29 new jobs for recent TXST choral teaching graduates

2017 graduates: Emily Gunter, Assistant Director, Cy-Falls High School, Cy-Fair ISD Christina Ortiz, Music Specialist, Dripping Springs Elementary, Dripping Springs, TX Feliziti Landin, Associate Director, Bush Middle School, San Antonio, TX Vincent Pena, Director, Goodnight Middle School, San Marcos, TX Kevin Tarpley, Director, Union Grove Middle School, Harker Heights, Killeen ISD, TX Alicia Covarrubias, Mariachi…

East Africa’s new Cultural Arts Centre

Daris Hale produced and performed in the East Africa’s Cultural Arts Centre debut concert.  The inaugural concert featured a variety of musical talents from 5 different countries, including Texas State University School of Music alumna, Sophia Kuyenga. In 2014, Daris was the co-author of a 3-year, multi-million dollar grant from the European Union to create…

Trio 488 performs in Seoul

In August, Trio 488, oboist Ian Davidson, pianist Jason Kwak, and bassoonist Daris Hale, performed in Seoul, S. Korea with the WE Soloists as part of the Seoul Arts Center Series.  The concert took place at the Forest Hall and included works featuring Trio 488 and collaborative works with the Korean musicians.

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