UTSA DEPARTMENT OF MUSICA Culture of Excellence Through Creativity

The University of Texas at San AntonioOne UTSA Circle - San Antonio, TX 78249210-458-4354 - music.utsa.edu

The Department of Music at The University of Texas at San Antonio has emerged as one of the premiere music schools in the state of Texas. Our programs are outstanding, innovative, unique, and competitive. With approximately three hundred undergraduate and graduate music majors, the department is small enough to offer personalized attention from faculty and staff, however is large enough to offer a complete curriculum with eleven major ensembles, numerous chamber ensembles, and more than two hundred concerts, recitals, master classes, and workshops every year. The UTSA Marching Band, which began in 2011 served as our sixteenth musical ensemble.

With degrees specializing in music performance, education, marketing, and composition, the opportunities for students are as limitless as their imaginations. Under the direction of our award-winning faculty, UTSA graduates have realized their dreams and gone on to become successful musical educators, performers, degree recipients at some of the country’s top graduate schools, as well as top honors winners in prestigious competitions.

The City of San AntonioSan Antonio is the 7th largest and fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States. UTSA allows students access to the rich musical culture of the community and a wide variety of music events and festivals to enjoy and participate in each year. Nestled on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, students have wonderful opportunities to experience and create music at UTSA.

Our faculty and students are involved in the San Antonio Symphony, San Antonio Opera, Mastersinger's, San Antonio Choral Society, San Antonio Wind Symphony, Voci di Sorelle, the Cactus Pear Music Festival, Camerata San Antonio, and countless other organizations.

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A music degree from UTSA provides students with a solid foundation from a comprehensive, nationally recognized program, as well as opportunities for creative development.

The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree offers training in the masterpieces of music literature, with a focus on both performance and pedagogy. Students receive intensive private lesson study with artist-faculty and perform in solo recitals, chamber ensembles and large ensembles. Graduates pursue careers as soloist, members of chamber or large ensembles, accompanist, church musicians, and private studio teachers.

The Bachelor of Music in Music Studies degree certifies students to teach elementary, middle, and high school music courses. Students develop a foundation of musical knowledge and a broad set of teaching skills including conducting, repertoire selection, learning theories, student assessment, and lesson planning. Nearly 100% of our graduates have obtained a public school educational career.

The Bachelor of Music in Composition degree offers students the opportunity to develop their individual voices as composers as they acquire the skills needed to write original music in a variety of genres. Students explore many different compositional styles and techniques while writing for both traditional and contemporary instruments. The capstone experience of this degree is a public recital of the student’s own original compositions.

The Bachelor of Music in Music Marketing degree combines both the studies of music and the study of business. Graduates are prepared to work in professions such as arts administration, talent management, non-profit arts organizations, music industry, music publishing, music merchandising, as well as public relations and marketing.

The minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 131 in the Music Performance concentration, 130 in the Composition concentration, 130 in the Music Marketing concentration, and 129 in the Music Studies concentration.

Undergraduates seeking elementary teacher certification must complete the interdisciplinary studies degree.

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BACHELOR’S OF MUSIC

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BACHELOR’S OF ARTSThe Bachelor of Arts degree in Music is a flexible program for students intending careers related to music that may not fit easily into the professionally focused confines of the Bachelor of Music degrees. Students pursuing a BA will have the opportunity to explore other areas outside of music while also developing a foundation of music knowledge and skills.

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MUSIC MINORSA Minor in Music is offered to students who have chosen another UTSA degree program, yet still wish to continue pursuing their study of music. Music minors are required to have experience reading music notation and performing on an instrument or vocally. To declare a minor in music, students are encouraged to first interview with a department of music advisor.

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MUSIC CERTIFICATESThe Certificate in Jazz Studies is intended for music majors who have an interest in jazz history, performance, improvisation, and arranging. The certificate supplements the bachelors degree in music with 16 credit hours of jazz related courses.

The Certificate in Music Technology is designed for students who have an active interest in music technology and are currently pursuing a degree in any discipline. The certificate supplements the chosen degree with 16 credit hours of digital music, audio technology, and multimedia courses.

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Master of MusicThe Master of Music degree offers qualified students the opportunity to pursue advanced study in music with an emphasis in conducting , music performance, music education, pedagogy, or performance. The degree is designed to develop and foster high achievement in performance and teaching; to prepare the student for a career as a performer, conductor, or educator; or to serve as a basis for pursuing doctoral studies in music.

Emphasis In:ConductingMusic EducationPerformancePiano PedagogyPiano Performance Vocal PedagogyVocal Performance

Graduate AssistantshipsQualified applicants will be selected on the basis of juried auditions or, in the case of non-performance assistantships, by interview. Although on-site auditions are preferred and highly recommended, a taped audition may be accepted under department discretion.

To be considered for an assistantship, students must complete the online Graduate Assistantship Application found on our website at: http://music.utsa.edu

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CHOIRSCONCERT CHOIRThe UTSA Concert Choir, directed by Dr. John Silantien, Conductor, is an auditioned group that consists of approximately 60 undergraduate music majors. They tour annually throughout Texas and neighboring states. They have performed at division and national conferences of the American Choral Directors Association. The Concert Choir has appeared in concert and workshop settings before the Texas Music Educators Association. In the Spring of 2006 the UTSA Concert Choir toured Europe, performing at major musical venues in Salzburg, Vienna, and Prague. From time to time the Concert Choir will join forces with the San Antonio Symphony Mastersingers and perform a major work with the symphony.

WOMEN’S CHOIRThe UTSA Women's Choir, directed by Dr. Gary Mabry, Conductor, was started in 1991. It is an auditioned ensemble composed mostly of music majors, but it is open to any woman who is a student at UTSA. The Women's Choir takes part in the Texas Collegiate Women's Choir Festival each year and performs regularly for various off-campus activities. The ensemble performs a wide variety of choral literature, with a focus on upper level concert repertoire for treble voices. The choir has premiered several works including two works by UTSA composer David Heuser.

MEN’S GLEE CLUBThe fall of 2009 marked the first semester of the UTSA Men’s Glee Club. No Audition is required! Just register and come sing! In addition to learning a variety of choral repertoire, you’ll learn the basics of exceptional vocal production and build your music reading abilities. The Glee club is conducted by Dr. Gary Mabry and services as an enthusiastic and fun addition to the musical life on campus.

CHAMBER SINGERSThe UTSA Chamber Singers, directed by Dr. John Silantien, Conductor, are a group of sixteen students selected from the members of the Concert Choir. For many years, their main activity was presenting an annual series of madrigal dinners on the UTSA campus. The singers now specialize in more concert performances on campus and throughout the San Antonio community. The group is dedicated to performing vocal chamber music from all historical periods.

JAZZ CHOIRThe UTSA Jazz Choir, directed by Dr. Gary Mabry, Conductor is a select ensemble of 12 singers who rehearse and perform for various occasions during the spring semester.

For more information on UTSA Choirs:http://music.utsa.edu/index.php/ensembles/choir

ORCHESTRA

UTSA ORCHESTRAThe UTSA Orchestra is the seventy-member student ensemble working toward the highest standard of performance in the classical tradition and reflecting the multi-cultural heritage and influences of symphonic music around the world. In recent years the UTSA Orchestra’s repertoire included jazz works of David Brubeck, orchestral masterpieces by Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Rimsky-Korsakov, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky and Debussy, modern works by Stravinsky, Chavez, Heuser, Adler, Gorecki, and Copland, choral works such as Handel’s Messiah and Orff’s Carmina Burana, operas of Mozart, Weill, Menotti, and Barab (world premiere), popular works by Bernstein, Gershwin, and John Williams, and collaborations with Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan.

CHAMBER ORCHESTRAUTSA Chamber Orchestra, Dr. Eugene Dowdy, Conductor The UTSA Chamber Orchestra is a string orchestra open to all UTSA students, both music and non-music majors. The Chamber Orchestra is dedicated to studying and performing the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern works for string orchestra, and also serves as a training group for university student conductors. The Chamber Orchestra usually performs twice a semester and takes a performance/recruiting tour every other year.

UTSA LYRIC THEATERProduces two or three theatrical productions each year in addition to the touring opera troupe, Opera - To - Go. The Lyric Theater provides voice students with a wide range of opportunities in opera, operetta, and musical theater.

OPERA-TO-GOA select group of students who are chosen to participate in the collaborative outreach program created to educate and entertain elementary school children.

For more information on Orchestra Groups:http://music.utsa.edu/index.php/ensembles/orchestra

BANDS

UTSA WIND ENSEMBLEThe UTSA Wind Ensemble is comprised of UTSA Students who have achieved an extreme high level of musicianship and who perform some of the most challenging music composed for wind band.  Membership in this ensemble is open to all UTSA Students, regardless of Major, who audition at the beginning of each semester.

The UTSA Wind Ensemble has been under the direction of Dr. Robert Rustowicz since it’s inception in 1976 and maintains vigorous performance schedule of 3 demanding concerts each semester as well as an ensemble tour when budgeting and schedule permits. As of fall 2013, Ron Ellis will serve as the new conductor for the UTSA Wind Ensemble, as well as Director of Bands.

UTSA SYMPHONIC BAND The UTSA Symphonic Band is made up of 55-60 outstanding wind players who perform a repertoire chosen from a variety of historical periods and for ensembles of various sizes. While the group occasionally presents pieces composed for smaller groups, much of its time is spent in the study and performance of works from the standard symphonic band repertoire.

Additionally, the UTSA Symphonic Band is active in commissioning world-renowned composers for premiers on the UTSA campus. Membership is open to all students at the university who audition at the beginning of each semester.  As with every ensemble group at UTSA, professionalism in performance quality and attitude is always emphasized, as these crucial elements of musicianship will serve to benefit students as they enter the world as a performer, educator or other professional.

UTSA UNIVERSITY BANDThe UTSA University Band is under the direction of Dr. Donald Miller. This ensemble performs a wide variety of works  covering a wide variety of composers and arrangers and maintains an aggressive 3 concert schedule each semester.Membership is comprised of both music majors and many whose major is something other than music. Auditions are not required for this ensemble.

UTSA MARCHING BAND The “Spirit of San Antonio,” like all college bands, is comprised of students who have been members of championship high school bands as well as students whose high school didn't even have a Marching Band. This diversity of backgrounds makes it difficult to compare college with high school. However, the talent level and maturity of college band members allow them to perform at a high level during a shortened rehearsal schedule. The “Spirit of San Antonio” will perform a standard pre-game show, 4-5 different halftime shows, play lots of stand tunes, maintain UTSA traditions, while at the same time promoting a positive learning and social environment for its members. College bands strive towards being fun and spirited organizations while still achieving a quality of performance representative of the image of our great University regardless of performance venue. The Rowdy Roadrunner Pep Band is offered during the Spring.

For more information on UTSA Bands:http://music.utsa.edu/sosa/UTSA_Bands/Home.html

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GUITAR STUDIESThe UTSA Guitar program offers an exciting musical experience for our students. Our graduates have achieved considerable success in competitions and auditions, and have built careers in both performance and education. the guitar program often brings internationally renowned guitarist to our campus to work with our students in master class formats. Recent guest include Leo Brouwer, Pepe Romero, The Los Angeles Guitar Quintet, The Assads, among other highly acclaimed performers and groups as well.

While the heart of the program is rigorous training in classical guitar, the department has introduced a new certificate program in jazz studies. Students study both classical and jazz guitar and are required to perform works from each style on their final recital.

In addition to coursework, master classes and performances, students have a unique opportunity to hear some of the best guitarist from around the world through the Southwest Guitar Festival. The festival, which takes place every two years, is hosted by UTSA and first competition included students from the United States, France, Australia, and Nicaragua.

KEYBOARD STUDIESThe UTSA Keyboard program is made up of a distinguished artist faculty of performers and pedagogues who are dedicated to the musical training of their students. Private instruction in piano, organ, and harpsichord is offered to performance majors, pedagogy majors, keyboard principles, and secondary students. The program offers intense training in the masterpieces of literature with a focus on both performance and pedagogy.

Students have the opportunity and are strongly urged to play chamber music, perform in two-piano ensembles, and accompany both instrumental and vocal music majors.

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For more information on study programs:http://music.utsa.edu/index.php/areas

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COMMUNITY

UTSA STRING PROJECTA member of the National String Project Consortium (NSPC), which was created in 1998 by the American String Teachers Association to help alleviate the string teacher shortage and to promote string education in public schools. This program provides string education majors the opportunity to develop skills needed to become successful music teachers.

Visit the String Projects Website today:http://music.utsa.edu/stringproject

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UTSA SUMMER CAMPS

CHOIR CAMPThe UTSA Choir Camp continues to be a leader in the Texas All-State Choir preparatory process. Outstanding clinicians from prominent Texas high school music programs along with UTSA’s own superb conductors and faculty provide an intensive study of the All-State audition music to more than 250 high school campers from across the state of Texas. All high school students and entering high schools students planning to participate in the All-State process are welcome to register.

BAND CAMPA student's performance depends on many things, among them, challenging instruction, highly qualified and supportive faculty, a camp culture that builds community, accessible facilities, and opportunities to grow in every dimension. At the UTSA Band Camp, students will find the ideal conjunction of all these factors and more. The camp is conveniently contained within the borders and safety of the UTSA campus. The camp is designed to provide an encouraging, supportive learning environment with appropriate challenges for students who have a strong passion for music and learning.

FLUTE CAMPCome join Dr. Rita Linard, Flute Professor at UTSA, and her staff of area flute teachers for a week of flute playing. The camp will include classes on tone development, technique, etudes, and solo literature, as well as small and large flute ensembles. Bring your flutes and piccolos; alto and bass flutes will be provided. The camp is open to middle and high school flutists with at least one year of playing experience during the 2012-2013 school year. High school students (and entering freshmen) are eligible to take advantage of the full camp experience, which includes meals, campus housing, and evening activities.

SUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTESMI is a week-long intensive program for talented young string and piano musicians to receive chamber music coaching, master classes, and classroom instruction from distinguished UTSA music faculty and guest. this unique program offers students the opportunity for chamber music performance from intermediate to advanced levels. Repertoire is carefully chosen with each students ability level in mind and will be mailed to participating students prior to camp. SMI students will also be featured in a chamber music recital at the end of the week. Students accepted into SMI will have the opportunity to experience life as a music major at UTSA as they work with our faculty one-on-one, in chamber group settings, and in the classroom . Open to any string or piano students between the ages of 13-18.

For more information on Summer Camps: http://music.utsa.edu/index.php/camps

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Music scholarships are awarded to talented students in all areas who wish to major in music. Scholarship auditions always occur on the last Saturday in February and the first Saturday in March. UTSA offers music education comparable to schools whose tuition and fees are five to ten times our cost.

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http://music.utsa.eduFind out more about the UTSA Department of music

Our UTSA Students are currently attending distinguished graduate schools, conducting or performing in major professional ensembles, producing weekly television programs, teaching in various schools and

universities across the nation as well as winning prestigious performance competitions.

Former graduates include Fulbright scholars, winners of the Steinway Piano Competition, Emmy Nominees and winners of the National Metropolitan Opera Audition.

Contact us at 210-458-4354or contact a recruiting coordinator listed on the department website

The University of Texas at San AntonioOne UTSA Circle

San Antonio, Texas 78249