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Department of Music

2600 South Neal Street
Commerce,Texas 75428
903.886.5303
admissions@tamu-commerce.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Music in Music

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Master of Music in Performance

Master of Music In Conducting

Master of Music in Music Education

Welcome to the A&M-Commerce Department of Music! Take some time to explore our website and you’ll discover a vibrant and growing community of performers and scholars, world-class faculty, and programs built on a strong record of success and designed to prepare musicians for careers in the 21st century. For more than a century, the Department of Music has provided students with a rigorous academic experience which fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and aesthetic awareness while refining and expanding skill development through performing, teaching, conducting and composing music. With over 300 music majors, the Department of Music is large enough to offer top-notch performing experiences, yet small enough to ensure that music classes are taught by actual professors, not graduate students. The Department of Music offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Music Education and Performance. As a music major at A&M-Commerce you’ll have many opportunities to participate in studio recitals and master classes with your studio professor and with nationally recognized guest musicians. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Chorale or University Singers. Placement in these ensembles is determined by auditions held at the beginning of each semester. Participation in these ensembles is also open to non-music majors by audition and we welcome students, regardless of major, to join us! We are pleased to offer a wide variety of scholarships, which are awarded based on talent, scholarly preparation, departmental need, and/or ensemble participation. Graduate assistantships and scholarship awards are also available to graduate students who qualify. For more information on programs, scholarships, and the admission process, click on the “Prospective Students” link on the left-hand side of this page. Please feel free to call or e-mail us any time, we are always glad to hear from current and future Lions! Sincerely, Dr. David Horace Davies Interim Department Head

Faculty Info:

Dr. Julee Kim Walker, Natasha Merchant, Jonna Griffith, Dr. Mary Alice Druhan, Dr. Jody Webb, Dr. Chris Beaty, Dr. Daniel Kelly, Michael Morrow, Jimmy Clark, Chris Oliver, Dr. Jeff Baker, Brian Davis, Dr. Ken Drobnak, Dr. Brian Zator, Cory Doran, Kent Hillman, Sandra Rennick.

FSU's Department Of Music to Present Choral Concert SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2025

Frostburg State University’s Department of Music will present its choral concert, titled “Something Old, Something New,” on Friday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center. Learn more!

U.S. Air Force 'Airmen of Note' to Perform as Part of FSU’s Ninth Annual Jazz Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 24, 2025

As part of Frostburg State University’s Department of Music’s ninth annual Jazz Festival, the U.S. Air Force ‘Airmen of Note’ will perform in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center. Learn more.

OWLS Comes to 92NY With Special Guest Claire Chase, Flute
by Stephi Wild - January 23, 2025

The 92nd Street Y will present the Owls with special guest Claire Chase, flute on the Buttenwieser Hall stage at The Arnhold Center and streaming online.

Sphinx Virtuosi to Embark On Spring 2025 U.S. Tour to Chicago, Miami and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2025

The Sphinx Virtuosi will embark on a spring U.S. tour of their program American Form/s from February 22 to April 5, 2025. See tour dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

New World Symphony’s 2025 I DREAM A WORLD Festival Spotlights Contributions of Black Artists During World War Ii
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2024

New World Symphony’s I Dream a World Festival, the annual celebration dedicated to showcasing the contributions of Black artists in music, will return to the New World Center in February 2025 for its fourth consecutive year, presenting a fusion of art, music and cultural reflection.

Alumni Return as Judges at the National Youth Music Competition
by Stephi Wild - November 08, 2024

Two former contestants and an internationally awarded oboist are among the adjudicators of the 2024 National Youth Music Competition (NYMC). Learn more about the event here!

Scents of Jasmine Trio to Perform at Technopolis 20 This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 07, 2024

The well-known and beloved Cypriot musician and composer, originated from Paphos, Eavagoras Karageorgis is presenting a concert with his trio “Scents of Jasmine” at Technopolis 20. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Josh Young & Emily Padgett-Young to Lead CAROUSEL in Concert With the Springfield Symphony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 22, 2024

In a collaboration that aims to redefine the staged concert experience, Missouri State University’s acclaimed Theatre and Dance Department is teaming up with the Springfield Symphony for a concert version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved Carousel. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Sphinx Organization Reveals 24-25 Highlights & Awardees Of The 2025 Sphinx Medals Of Excellence
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 27, 2024

The Sphinx Organization revealed the 2024-2025 highlights, including the 2025 Sphinx Medals of Excellence. Learn how to purchase tickets.

RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR by Hershey Felder To Play Balboa Theatre in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024

Hershey Felder will star as Sergei V. Rachmaninoff in the world premiere of RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR, a new musical play at Balboa Theatre, San Diego. Learn how to purchase tickets.

BMOP/sound To Release Debut Recording Of Vijay Iyer's Orchestral Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024

BMOP/sound will release Vijay Iyer's debut orchestral recording, 'Trouble,' conducted by Gil Rose with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project and soloist Jennifer Koh. Learn when you can purchase the album!

Florida Atlantic University And Italy's Giacomo Puccini Conservatory Forge Ahead With Five-Year Cultural And Educational Exchange
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2024

In a move that underscores the growing global interconnectedness of higher education and the arts, Florida Atlantic University (FAU), based in Boca Raton, Florida, and the Conservatorio Giacomo Puccini in La Spezia, Italy, have officially joined in a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that promises to enhance the cultural and academic exchange between the United States and Italy.

Reimagined JOSEPH... Comes to NJCU's Center for the Arts in April
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2024

New Jersey City University (NJCU) and the NJCU Center for the Arts, in collaboration with the NJCU Department of Music, Dance and Theatre, will present a reimagined version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Reimagined JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Comes to NJCU This April
by Stephi Wild - March 25, 2024

New Jersey City University's Center for the Arts and Department of Music, Dance and Theatre will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Performances run April 5-14.

Curtis Institute of Music to Celebrate New Music Month with Concerts in March and April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 15, 2024

Curtis Institute of Music will present New Music Month, a celebration of musical innovation and ingenuity featuring four exciting contemporary classical music concerts. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

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	I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (11/1/18 - 11/4/18)	Texas A&M University - Commerce

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