Colleges and Universities in Marshall

Number of Listings: 2

East Texas Baptist University | Music Department

One Tiger Drive, Marshall, TX 75670
(903) 923-2158
Dr. Thomas Webster, Dean for School of Fine Arts • Dr. Thomas R. Webster • Pam Purvis, Administrative Secretary
Website • Website
- Year department established: 1912
- Teaching certification: yes
- Internship required: yes
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $560
- Scholarships available: yes
Music scholarships are available to music majors. These scholarships are highly competitive and require a formal audition process. In order to receive a music scholarship, students must meet all the requirements for admission to the University. These scholarships are awarded for eight consecutive semesters assuming students meet the following criteria: sign and return the scholarship certificate within the time frame indicated, be a music major as indicated by the courses taken with the audition medium being the major performance concentration, earn a grade point average of 3.0 or above in each semester of the major performance concentration commensurate with the requirements of the major, register for applied lessons in the major performance concentration commensurate with the requirements of the major, and maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or above for all university study.
Accreditations/Affiliations: National Association of Schools of Music • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • Texas Association of Music Schools
East Texas Baptist University is a small Christian university with a strong academic focus. Degrees offered include a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Bachelor of Music in Sacred Music, and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education (all-level).
Performance opportunities include the Concert Band and Marching Band (50) directed by Mr. Mark Crim (903-923-2158, mcrim@etbu.edu), Concert Choir (903-928-2162, jhodges@etbu.edu) directed by Dr. Justin Hodges , Chapel Choir (40) directed by Dr. Justin Hodges, University Singers (20) directed by Dr. Justin Hodges, Handbell Choir (12) directed by Dr. Justin Hodges, Opera Workshop (20) directed by Dr. Virginia Lile Boaz, and Jazz Ensemble directed by Dr. Doug Lockard. Instrumental Chamber Ensembles are available and conducted by the various members of the instrumental faculty.
Performance facilities include the Jenna Guest Music Building, as well as the Mabee Recital Hall (168 seats) and Baker Auditorium (1,500 seats), both furnished with Kawai pianos and recording capabilities. A Steinway 9 foot grand is available in the recital hall.

Wiley College | Department of Music

711 Wiley Avenue, Marshall, TX 75670
(903) 927-3279 (903) 927-3300
Dr. T.B. Clayton, Music Department Head • Stephen Hayes, Choral Director • Babette Reid, Professor of Music
Website
- Year department established: 1873
- Teaching certification: yes
- Internship required: yes
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $5,540
- Scholarships available: yes
Choir and band scholarships are available.
Accreditations/Affiliations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Wiley College is an historically Black college founded in 1873 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Our goal is to provide students with a good learning environment that includes music as an essential part. The Department of Music offers a Bachelor of Arts in Piano and Voice and a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. In addition to a full range of music education courses, we offer courses in music history and music theory. Wiley College has a long history of maintaining an open door admission policy for students from broad backgrounds. For information on music theory, history, piano, and organ courses, please call Dr. Michael Rudd (903-927-3278); for voice and music education, please call Dr.Truby Clayton (903-927-3279).
Performance opportunities include: Wiley College Instrumental (903-927-3282 or 903-927-3309); Concert Band; Wiley College Choir (903-927-3282 or 903-927-3279); Piano and organ.
Performance facility is the Hodge Theatre (903/927-3300), and the Pemberton Complex Auditorium.