Colleges and Universities in Prairie View

Number of Listings: 2

Black Country Music Association™

• P.O. Box 2906, Prairie View, TX 77446-2906
• (979) 221-8430
• Frederick Roberts, Founder/President • Marcus Lane, Promoter • Terran Boyd, Musician/Producer
• Website • Website • Facebook
• • Year department established: 1989
  • Teaching certification: no
  • Internship required: yes
  • Recording facility: no
  • Typical undergraduate tuition:
  • Scholarships available: no
• Accreditations/Affiliations: ASCAP • BMI • National Black MBA Association • National Public Relations Society
• Country Music is American music born out of the Blues, widely associated with Blacks. However, country music is void of the contributions and participation of Blacks to the genre. While Charley Pride was widely accepted and awarded and Deford Bailey, Ray Charles and Linda Martell enjoyed some acceptance, the doors of country music remain closed to other performers and musicians. The Black Country Music Association™ (BCMA) was formed in January 1989 to enhance the participation and acceptance of Blacks in Country music. BCMA™ is committed to preserving the heritage of Blacks in country music, recognize their contributions and increase the number of performers, through talent showcases, educational seminars and the promotion of the artists to mainstream country. Our mission is to become an organization of excellence in professionalism, musicianship, creativity and respect for all musicians in Country Music. Our interest is to educate the market about Blacks in Country Music and their contributions to the success of the genre. In early 90's, others entering the industry are Mary Ann Palmer, Mary Cutrofellow, Tammie Dee, Larry Kallis and Frankie Staton performed at Rodeos, CMT-Be A Star and Talent Showcase and Contests. Dr. Cleve Francis entered the scene with a record deal with Liberty Records with no fanfare. In the late 2000's Blacks in Country surged with Darius Rucker, Caine Brown, Mickey Guyton, Rissi Palmer, Jimmie Allen and Rissi Palmer. The sky is the limit!
• Artist Showcase, Talent Showcase/Talent Contest
• University Auditoriums
• Genres: Country • Jazz • Soul/R&B

Prairie View A&M University | Department of Music and Theatre

• P.O. Box 519 MS 2205, Prairie View, TX 77446-0519
• (936) 261-3335 (936) 261-3336
• Dr. Victor Hebert, Head • Dr. Danny R. Kelley, Dean/Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences • Arlene Robinson, Administrative Assistant
• Website
• • Year department established: 1920
  • Teaching certification: yes
  • Internship required: yes
  • Recording facility: yes
  • Typical undergraduate tuition: $7,000
  • Scholarships available: yes
• Talent scholarships are available for incoming freshman, as well as numerous smaller scholarships in each performance area.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Dr. John Cornelius (936) 261-3309
• Accreditations/Affiliations: Texas Association of Music Schools • Texas Music Educators Association • Texas Music Educators Conference
• The Department of Music and Theatre at Prairie View A&M University offers the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music in Applied Music (Performance), and Bachelor of Music with EC-12 Certification degrees. A strong emphasis of the department for faculty to provide careful attention to the academic and musical development of each student. The University and department benefits from the close proximity (40 minutes from campus) of Houston Cultural Arts community that includes Symphony, Chorus, Opera, Solo, and Wind Band performances. University Talent, Departmental, and Marching Band Scholarships are available to qualified students. Performing ensembles include the University Chorale, Marching "Storm" Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Basketball Band, and various Chamber ensembles. Outstanding alumni include Brenda Wimberley, Leontyne Price Fellowship Award Winner, Dr. Danny R. Kelley, concert pianist, and Dr. Victor E. Hebert, Head of the Department of Music and Theatre at PVAMU.
• Performance opportunities include the Concert Choir (75 members; Mrs. Jan Taylor, Director), Brass Ensemble (15 members), Marching Band (250 members), Percussion Ensemble (12 members; Larry E. Jones, Director), Symphonic Band (50 members; Dr. Victor E. Hebert, Director), Jazz Band (20 member; Robert Sanders, Director), Clarinet Choir (Sheila Patterson, Director), and Flute Ensemble (Dr. Wendy I. Bergin, Director).
• Performance facility is the Hobart Taylor Recital Hall; contact Dr. Victor E. Hebert (936) 261-3336.