Colleges and Universities in Tyler

Number of Listings: 3

Texas College | Department of Music

• 2404 North Grand Avenue, Tyler, TX 75702
• (903) 593-8311 ext. 2248 (800) 306-6299
• Dr. Herbert Coleman, Division Chair • John Samples, Band Director • Lester Artell • Rose M. Coleman
• Website • Facebook
• • Year department established:
  • Teaching certification: yes
  • Internship required: yes
  • Recording facility: no
  • Typical undergraduate tuition: $5,220
  • Scholarships available: yes
• TC awards band scholarships and work aid to outstanding bandsmen who are deemed desirable candidates for this aid. The amount of scholarships is determined by the Band Director(s), according to musical ability, cooperation, need and dedication to the total band program.
• Accreditations/Affiliations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• Texas College offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Music and Music Education.
• Performance opportunities include the Jazz Ensemble (15 members; John Samples, Director), the Concert Choir (40 members; Anetha Francis, Director) and the Marching Band (John Samples, Director).
• Performance facility is the Martin Hall Auditorium.
• Genres: Classical • Jazz

Tyler Junior College | Music Program

• P.O. Box 9020, Tyler, TX 75711-9020
• (903) 510-2505 (903) 510-2214
• Larry Marta, Department Chair of Music • Alta Gentry, Office Coordinator for Fine and Performing Arts
• Website
• • Year department established: 1926
  • Teaching certification: no
  • Internship required: no
  • Recording facility: yes
  • Typical undergraduate tuition: $1,200
  • Scholarships available: yes
• Scholarships include Performance Grants; Presidential and Deans Scholarships.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Larry Marta (903) 510-2505
• Accreditations/Affiliations: ASCAP • BMI • SESAC • Texas Association of Music Schools • Texas Music Educators Association Texas Music Educators Conference Texas Council of the Arts in Education
• Tyler Junior College is the largest single-campus junior college in the state with an enrollment of more than 11,000 students. We offer an Associate of Art in Music and an Associate of Art in Fine Arts. In addition to regular music classes and applied lessons, Tyler Junior College offers Sound Production Technology courses. Dedicated to giving students individual attention, our instructors are qualified professionals interested in helping students reach their full potential.
• Performance opportunities include the Apache Band (130 members), Jazz Band (20 members), and Wind Ensemble (40 members)--under the direction of Thomas Mensch III, Thomas McGowan and Heather Mensch (903) 510-2242; A Cappella Choir (50 members)-- under the direction of Cheryl Rogers, (903) 510-2483; and the pop group, Harmony (14 members) and Understanding under the direction of Dr. Cheryl Rogers, (903) 510-2483.
• Performance facilities include the Wise Auditorium (753 seats) and Jean Browne Theater (200 seats), both supervised by Cheryl Rogers (903) 510-2483.
• Genres: Classical • Jazz

University of Texas at Tyler | School of Performing Arts

• 3900 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75799
• (903) 566-7450 (903) 566-7388
• Michael Thrasher, Director • Bonnie Staples, Administrative Assistant • Martin Slann, Dean
• Website
• • Year department established: 1970
  • Teaching certification: yes
  • Internship required: yes
  • Recording facility: no
  • Typical undergraduate tuition: $3,656
  • Scholarships available: yes
• Scholarships are based on audition and application.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Dr. Michael Thrasher, (903) 566-7387
• Accreditations/Affiliations: Texas Association of Music Schools
• The faculty at the School of Performing Arts are scholars in their fields who are highly committed to the art of teaching. They place the success of the student as a person and musician as first priority. The assignments and repertoire of our faculty are designed to build competencies for students to be better musicians, careful thinkers, and well-prepared for a successful career. The school offers coursework toward the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, and Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. Students may select an emphasis in instrumental or vocal music education; instrumental, vocal or keyboard performance; piano pedagody or composition. A minor is also offered, allowing students to gain aesthetic values, knowledge and experience that are beneficial to any chosen career. A variety of audition-based scholarships are available.
• Patriot Singers- 19 members- Dr. Cameron Rose, University Chorale- 31 members- Dr. Cameronose, Wind Ensemble- 30 members- Dr. JefferyEmerge, Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band- 20 members- Dr. hn Webb, Guitar Ensemble- 4 members- Dr. Ronald Sherrod String Ensemble- 9 members- Michael Grinnell Contact number: (903) 566-7450
• Vaughn Auditorium- 2,000 seats Braithwaite Recital Hall- 175 seats Contact number: (903) 566-7450
• Genres: Classical • Jazz