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Dr. Alec Scherer‘s research, “High School Band Directors’ Perceptions and Applications of Democratic Rehearsal Procedures” was recently promoted in the “National Association for Music Education Notes.” This monthly newsletter includes links and information about research and resources that are relevant for busy music teachers looking for opportunities to continue to improve their teaching practices.
Alumnus Kurt Zotz was selected to present his Master’s in Music Education capstone project “They Need Our Help: Mentoring First-Year Band Directors” at the 2023 Texas Music Educators Association Convention and Clinic. Hosted by the Texas Music Educators Association in the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, this annual event regularly draws over…
Dr. Todd E. Sullivan, Director and Professor of Musicology, was elected to a second consecutive three-year term on the National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation.
Ernesto A. Saldana received the Tu Música Scholarship from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), which benefits undergraduate and graduate students of Latin descent who are looking to pursue a songwriting or performance career in Latin Music.
Elma Garcia and Sophia Gonzalez made the finals of the 28th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza National Vocal Competition. Elma Garcia won first place in the College Division.
November 3rd Dr. Alec D. Scherer presented a spoken session with co-author Dr. Bradley J. Regier at the biennial National Association for Music Education Conference in National Harbor, MD. Scherer (on right below) and Regier discussed the findings of their analysis of beginning band method books looking for activities that develop student creativity through improvisation,…
Congratulations to these outstanding School of Music faculty who received Texas State Research Enhancement Program awards: Michael Ippolito, “Recording Project: Strange Loops” Hank Hehmsoth, “Blue Drifter: A Recording Project by Double Vision for Jazz Quartet” Sam Flippin, “Experiencing the Creation of a New String Orchestra Ensemble at a Liberal Arts University” Nico Schuler, “The Hyers…
The Corvus Saxophone Quartet, Nolan Hopkins (soprano), Garrett Iler (alto), Ryan Halbert (tenor) and Jack Woodruff (baritone) will perform a concert at Goodnight Middle School in San Marcos on December 9th. The group was invited by saxophone alumnus Nick Conte, Director of Bands there.
Prof. Keith Winking was the chairman and a judge for the Texas All-State Jazz Trumpet finals Sunday, November 13, and the rest of the judging panel all had ties to Texas State. TXST music prof Andy Cheetham also served as an adjudicator, and the other three judges were Texas State graduates and Winking’s former students: …
Sentia Publishing has published CONDUCTING ENRICHMENT, a workbook co-authored by Associate Director of Bands Dr. Kyle Glaser and Brett Richardson of UIW.