a community of musicians at TXST School of Music
Dr. Martin McCain has maintained an active performance and teaching schedule despite the pandemic. He presented virtual recitals for the Austin Chamber Music Center’s Chamber Connect Series, the Michigan based 5pm Series via Facebook Live and the Boston based Groupmuse. Dr. McCain also performed live concerts for Austin’s Beerthoven Concert Series. His virtual recording projects…
Texas State School of Music alum Adam Schroeder was recently featured among the distinguished alum in the 2020 College Report, adding to his impressive list of achievements since graduating in May 2000. During his time at the then Southwest Texas State University, Schroeder studied under Dr. Keith Winking and Dr. James Polk. After completing his…
The Texas State University Trombone Choir, under the direction of Dr. Marin McCain, recently released a virtual performance of “America the Beautiful” in celebration of America’s veterans. This Veteran’s Day performance is available on their YouTube page.
Texas State School of Music Junior Evan Blaché recently made his professional debut as part of the Grammy-award winning vocal ensemble Conspirare during their recent virtual choir concert, Unity: Songs of Invitation. Evan is a Music Studies major studying voice under Dr. Richard Novak and is this season’s Insight Fellow. Conspirare, under the direction of Texas…
Despite the pandemic, Dr. Lynn Brinckmeyer has continued her work with educators, choral professionals, and music students across the country. Since June, Dr. Brinckmeyer has presented five webinars on music advocacy for professional associations: The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). She has also presented six clinics for state…
Recent activities and achievements by Dr. Todd Oxford and alumni of his studio include: Todd Oxford Activities ▪ Host for Guest Speaker, Shelly Tanabe of Windplayer Services. Saxophone Repair Masterclass. ▪ Host for Guest Speaker, Stephanie Towery (TX State Copyright Officer). Music Copyright Lecture. Alumni Student Activities ▪ Recent Alumnae, Nicole Richardson was hired as…
Rich Harney Over the summer, retiring Director Dr. Thomas Clark and Jazz Piano & Composition Professor Hank Hehmsoth worked with Ms. Maria Thompson, executrix for the estate of Austin’s widely respected pianist, composer, and recording artist, Rich Harney, to receive a donation gift of his Baldwin grand piano to the School of Music. Appraised at…
The studio of Dr. Todd Oxford has continued to stay busy accomplishing great things , both by the students and Dr. Oxford himself. Recent accomplishments of the studio include: Dr. Todd Oxford Activities Applicant for the Center for International Studies, Verena and Kenneth J. Wilson Latin American Research Award. To support collaborative research, teaching, and…
Texas State School of Music Associate Professor of Practice Hank Hehmsoth released a commissioned production of “Basement Panorama”, a quarantine video, performed entirely remotely by John Mills TIMES TEN, the award winning ten piece jazz group in Austin, Tx. Hank is both video editor, and performing pianist in the video. “Basement Panorama” is a new composition…
Dr. Nico Schüler recently published articles on “The Development of Computing Technology and Its Influence on Music-Analytical Methods and Encoding: 1940s through 1980s” and on “New Discoveries on African-American Composer Jacob J. Sawyer (1856-1885)” in peer-reviewed journals. He was a Keynote Speaker at the 13th Biennial International Conference on Music Theory and Analysis in Belgrade,…