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Temple College | Performing Arts Department

2600 South First Street, Temple, TX 76504-7435
(254) 298-8555 (254) 298-8558
Dr. Colin Mason, Department Chairman • Jan Bogucki, Secretary of Division of Fine Arts • Thomas A. Fairlie, Director for Division of Fine Arts
- Year department established:
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: yes
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $1,200
- Scholarships available: yes
Please call for an appointment to audition. Housing scholarships available. Scholarship award amounts vary based on playing ability, major, and number of ensembles for which a student enrolls. Awards can be from $50 per semester to a full scholarship.
Accreditations/Affiliations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • Texas Association of Music Schools • Texas Music Educators Association
Traditional first two years of music degree program; Strong departmental emphasis on performance; Latest technology with new Mac lab and related software; new piano lab; recording studio; music business and sequencing also offered; strong jazz program with department hosting the annual Temple Jazz Festival.
Performance opportunities include: Temple Jazz Orchestra, Thomas Fairlie 254-298-8555; Temple College Orchestra, Mary Fairlie 254-298-8552; Temple College Symphonic Band, Brent Callwell 254-298-8574; Temple College Jazz Ensemble, Temple College Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Ben Irom 254-298-8554; Temple Symphony Chorale, Temple College Show Chair, Roy Finney 254-298-8561; Temple College Brass Ensemble, Gary Smith 254-298-8557; Temple College Saxophone Quartet, Dr. Colin M. Mason 254-298-8558.
Performance facilities include: Mary Alice Marshall Fine Arts Auditorium, 1,200, Music Office 254-298-8555. Jackson - Graeter Backstage Theater, 100.
Genres: Classical • Jazz