Global Music Award
Saxophone professor Todd Oxford won the Global Music Award’s silver medal for Outstanding Achievement by an Instrumental Soloist, performing Escapades by John Williams.
Author: Thomas S. Clark
Scherer’s summer guest lectures
Dr. Alec D. Scherer, Assistant Professor of Music Education, provided guest lectures on “Democratic Teaching Practices” and “Access to Quality Music Education” for two summer graduate programs. Scherer presented virtually on democratic teaching practices (one of his primary research areas) to master’s students at Capitol University in Ohio. The following week he presented on the…
Music Ed prof’s articles published
Dr. Alec D. Scherer, Assistant Professor of Music Education, recently published “Collegiate musicians’ experiences with democratic rehearsal procedures” in the International Journal of Music Education. The article examines student experiences with a contemporary rehearsal process that can be used to increase student agency, ownership, engagement, and growth as musicians and leaders. Published by the International…
Juneteenth at Hollywood Bowl
Dr. Martin McCain performed at the Hollywood Bowl with the Re-Collective Orchestra for the live CNN broadcast Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom. The Re-Collective Orchestra is the first all-black orchestra to be invited to perform at the Hollywood Bowl in its 100-year history. The ensemble shared the stage with artists including Earth Wind and…
New director for School of Music
Dr. Todd E. Sullivan joins Texas State University July 1 as School of Music Director and Professor of Music, bringing a wealth of administrative experience and academic accomplishment. He holds a PhD in musicology and an MM in music history and literature from Northwestern University and a BM in music education from Denison University. Previously,…
Young Artist competition adjudicator
Violin professor Lynn Ledbetter served as adjudicator for Katy ISD Young Artist Competition at Jordan High School in Fulshear, TX on May 7. She has also been reappointed Chair, American String Teachers Association’s Studio Teacher Committee” for 2022-2024 and elected President of Texas State University System’s Council of Faculty Senates.
Sax Prof adjudicates competitions
Dr. Todd Oxford, Professor of Saxophone, served as an adjudicator for two prestigious music competitions this spring: —8th ENKOR International Winds and Percussion Competition based in London, United Kingdom. ENKOR provides unique and extraordinary opportunity for young musicians to be heard and recognized by major artists, teachers, and influential people in the music industry – …
Alumnus teaches English in Japan
Following a stringent application process, saxophone alumnus Jeremy Rodriguez was selected by the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program to teach English in Kyoto City and departed mid-April. The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. Being a JET is an…
Student performs with World Youth Wind Orchestra in Austria
Undergraduate saxophone student Erik Gamez was selected via audition to rehearse and perform with the World Youth Wind Orchestra Project this summer in Schladming, Austria. WYWOP was founded in 1997 and is part of the international music festival MID EUROPE, held in the mountainous city of Schladming. The World Youth Wind Orchestra brings together musicians…
Student performs with National Youth Wind Ensemble
Undergraduate saxophone student Jack Woodruff was selected via audition to rehearse and perform the inaugural season with the National Youth Wind Ensemble, culminating in a concert on June 18, 2022 at the historic Warner Theater in Washington D.C. The Ensemble was established to bring together the brightest, most talented, and hardworking young musicians from across…