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Colleges and Universities in Stephenville
Number of Listings: 2
Tarleton State Univeristy | Music Business
Box T-0320, Stephenville, TX 76402
(254) 968-1701
Dr. Floyd Richmond
Website
Year department established:
Teaching certification: no
Internship required: no
Recording facility: no
Typical undergraduate tuition:
Scholarships available: no
Tarleton Music Business is designed for students who are passionate about music and business and want careers that combine the two. We emphasize a hands-on educational approach that prepares students for the real music industry world. You can gain an in-depth understanding of all aspects of the music production process, such as recording, marketing and distribution. In addition, you can explore necessary elements involved in the business of live performances, intellectual property copyrighting, music merchandising and new media/Internet commerce and platforms. Tarleton offers a unique combination of music with business, quality teaching, affordable tuition, a beautiful facility, a friendly and supportive learning environment. Students will: • Receive instruction from music industry professionals with over 30 years’ experience. • Develop a portfolio that highlights your talents and abilities. • Bring finished projects to the music market through collaborative works with fellow student producers, songwriters, and composers. • Have the opportunity to perform in a wide range of musical ensembles and settings, including jazz, percussion, and contemporary Latin groups. Prepare, encourage, and mentor students for careers in Music Business by ensuring that students receive a broad knowledge base of the industry.
Tarleton State University, Department of Fine Arts | Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center
Box T-0320, Stephenville, TX 76402
(254) 968-9245 (254) 968-9240
Dr. Teresa Davidian, Head of Department of Fine Arts • Dr. Troy Robertson, Director of Choir • Dr. Anthony Pursell, Director of Bands
Website
Year department established: 1898
Teaching certification: yes
Internship required: no
Recording facility: yes
Typical undergraduate tuition: $6,479- 12 hours
Scholarships available: yes
Academic scholarships for those who excel in piano and music education, civic award scholarships, and music scholarships in band, choir and other music organizations are available. Scholarship coordinator and phone: Dr. Anthony Pursell or Dr. Troy Robertson at (254) 968-9245.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Dr. Teresa Davidian (254) 968-9245
Accreditations/Affiliations:
National Association of Schools of Music • Texas Association of Music Schools • Texas Music Educators Association
Tarleton offers three undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Music with all-level teacher certification, Bachelor of Music in performance, and Bachelor of Arts (with optional emphasis in music business). There is also a completely online graduate degree, the Master of Music in Music Education. All undergraduate music instruction takes place in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center with an auditorium (805 seats), theater (243 seats), large band and choir rehearsal halls, excellent practice rooms, and two computer labs. We require up to 128 degree hours for the two Bachelor of Music degrees, 120 hours for the Bachelor of Arts, and 36 hours for the Master of Music.
Performance opportunities include the University Singers, Chamber Singers, Select Women's Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Chamber Winds, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, Piano Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble I&II, and Marching Band.
Contact Lori LaRue (254) 968-9639.
Genres: Big Band • Classical • Jazz
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