Colleges and Universities in Dallas / Fort Worth

 

Number of Listings: 37


Tarrant County College | Southeast Campus - Fine Arts

  • 2100 Southeast Parkway, Arlington, TX 76018
  • (817) 515-3700 (817) 515-3100
  • Gregory Dewhirst • Josue Munoz • Terry Ergish, Fine Arts Senior Secretary
    • Year department established:
    • Teaching certification: no
    • Internship required: no
    • Recording facility: no
    • Typical undergraduate tuition:
    • Scholarships available: yes
  • Tarrant County College offers the following music scholarships: The Jim Barros Music Scholarship ($500 per semester); The Darlene Marks Scholarship ($500 per semester); The Robin and Ryan Snow Memorial Scholarship ($750 per semester); and the First Command Educational Foundation (FCEF) Scholarship ($1,500 per semester).
  • Scholarship coordinator and phone: Financial Aid Office (817) 515-4243
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: TMEA, TAMS
  • TCC is a complete university parallel leading to a major or minor in music. The emphasis is on performance, though all courses lead to a music education degree as well. In addition, we offer MIDI and Notation software as a main component of the program. The various ensembles are well known throughout the North Texas area and actively participate in several tours each year. In fact, the college choir performed at Carnegie Hall in March of 2006. To participate in an ensemble, one does not need to be music major, but some do require an audition. All instruments and voice types are taught.
  • College Choir, Madrigal Singers, College Band, Jazz Band, College Orchestra. Contact Jay Adkinsat (817) 515-3718.
  • C.A. Roberson Theatre, capacity 270, The Commens, capacity 100, North Ballroom, capacity 400


University of Texas at Arlington | Department of Music

  • Box 19105, Arlington, TX 76019-0105
  • (817) 272-3471 (817) 272-2447
  • Dr. Martha Walvoord, Interim Chair
  • Website
    • Year department established: 1970
    • Teaching certification: yes
    • Internship required: no
    • Recording facility: yes
    • Typical undergraduate tuition: $11,620
    • Scholarships available: yes
  • Scholarships are awarded each year for participation in ensembles based on competitive auditions. In some cases, you need not be a music major to earn a scholarship to perform in concert bands, jazz bands, orchestra or choirs.
  • Scholarship coordinator and phone: Dr. John Solomons (817) 272-2576
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: National Association of Schools of Music • Texas Association of Music Schools • Texas Music Educators Association
  • The University of Texas at Arlington Music Department offers a Masters of Music in Music Education, Masters of Music (Performance, Music Theory, or Jazz Composition), Certificate in Performance, as well as Bachelor of Music Degrees with Teacher Certification (all-level, secondary), Performance, Composition, Jazz Studies, Music/Business, and Music/Audio Production and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Industry Studies. The music building houses a variety of large and small classrooms, rehearsal areas and practice facilities; a recording studio and MIDI lab; and the Irons Recital Hall with two Steinway pianos and a Casavant organ. UTA is located midway between Fort Worth and Dallas in an artistically active metropolitan area.
  • Performance opportunities include A Cappella Choir, University Singers, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, UTA Symphony Orchestra, UTA Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Opera Workshop, and brass, woodwind, percussion ensembles, string quartets. Area Coordinators are Dr. Karen Kenaston-French (kenaston@uta.edu) for voice; Dr. Douglas Stotter (dstotter@uta.edu) for Wind and Percussion; Dr. Clif Evans (cevans@uta.edu) for Orchestra/Stings; Tim Ishii (tishii@uta.edu) for Jazz; Dr. Graham Hunt (gghunt@uta.edu) for Theory/Composition; Jamar Jones (jamar.jones@uta.edu) for Music Industry Studies; Dr. John Solomons (solomons@uta.edu) for Piano/Keyboard; and Dr. Christopher Evans (christopher.evans@uta.edu) for Music Education.
  • • Performance facilities include the Music Department's Irons Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Building (380 seats) and Texas Hall (2,709 seats).
  • Genre: Classical


University of Texas at Arlington | Human Performance Institute, Electrical and Biomedical Engineering

  • UTA Box 19105, Arlington, TX 76019-0180
  • (817) 272-2249
  • Dr. Khosrow Behbehani, Chairman
  • WebsiteWebsite
    • Year department established: 1986
    • Teaching certification: no
    • Internship required: no
    • Recording facility: no
    • Typical undergraduate tuition:
    • Scholarships available: no
  • The Human Performance Institute is dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of human-task interfaces. With the University of North Texas, one focus is musician education and health (i.e., occupational related injuries). We are investigating different low-level performance resources (such as finger speeds, pitch discrimination, memory, etc.), and how each contributes to the quality or level of musical performance. Performance resource availability can increase through training or decrease through injury or aging. Models are being developed to map changes in the measured availability to a change in overall "music performance capacity" and ultimately assist a performer to improve musical performance and also reduce risk of injury. Currently we have a limited ability to provide individualized performance resource profile assessments and are carrying out research concerning measurement and evaluation of injuries sustained through musical activities, as well as their prevention.


Trinity Valley Community College | Music Department

  • 100 Cardinal Drive, Athens, TX 75751
  • (903) 675-6372 (903) 675-6351
  • Mary Tidwell, Music Department Coordinator • Dr. Byron McGilvray, Choral/Vocal Music
  • Website
    • Year department established: 1946
    • Teaching certification: no
    • Internship required: no
    • Recording facility: no
    • Typical undergraduate tuition: $1,680
    • Scholarships available: yes
  • Schlarships are available by various amounts depending on the department and include scholarships for: Band (Concert, Jazz, Marching), Choral Music, Piano/Organ, Music/Guitar
  • Scholarship coordinator and phone: Michael Matchael (903)675-6222
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Our growing and expanding department has a reputation for musical excellence. Here in the TVCC Music Department, we create a solid musical foundation in our students. This enables them to transfer to a university with confidence. The faculty is dedicated to helping students acquire the skills needed to enter many musical fields. Your success as both a student and a musician is the goal of the Music Department faculty. We look forward to serving your needs and would welcome you as a part of the student body at Trinity Valley Community College.
  • Choral ensemble are directed by Dr. Byron McGilvray (903) 675-6351 and include the Cardinal Singers (43 students), Chamber Choir (18 students), Encore (12 students) and the community chorus. Instrumental ensembles are directed by Will Fairbanks (903) 675-6222 and include the Cardinal Regiment Marching Band (50 students), Wild Card Jazz Band (19 students), Dixieland Jazz Band (7 students), brass ensemble (5 students) percussion ensemble (10 students) and community band (30 students).
  • The Oral Pirtle Auditorium is equipped with 449 seats including 18 handicapped for a total of 467 seats. Contact LaDonna Davis (903) 675-6384.


Cisco Junior College | Department of Music

  • 101 College Heights, Cisco, TX 76437
  • (325) 794-4421
  • Amy Callan, Fine Arts Division Chair • Randy Golson, Vice President of Learning Services
  • Website
    • Year department established:
    • Teaching certification: no
    • Internship required: no
    • Recording facility: no
    • Typical undergraduate tuition: $1,500
    • Scholarships available: yes
  • Scholarships are available for any student participating in band or choir.
  • Scholarship coordinator and phone: Kyle Viertel, (254) 442-2567 ext. 125
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • Texas Association of Music Schools
  • Cisco College is dedicated to providing quality post Secondary educational opportunities to the citizens of its service area and Texas. A comprehensive program of knowledge, skills, and experiences is provided through the offering of curricula for academic transfer, career preparation, and continuing adult education by a competent, caring faculty. In support of the educational core of the Mission, the College promotes student success through an open-door admissions policy, a program of placement assessment and skill development, and a comprehensive program of student services. All courses necessary for the first two years of a music curriculum are offered. They are guaranteed to be transferable to any Texas state 4 year institution.
  • Performance opportunities include: Band, 40; Jazz Band, 12 (Kyle Viertel 254-442-2567 ext. 125); and Choir, 20 (Sandra Abel 254-442-2567 ext. 128).
  • Performance facilities include the Fine Arts Auditorium (700) and the Hilton Theatre (200).
  • Genres: Big Band • Classical


Navarro College | Music Department

  • 3200 West Seventh Avenue, Corsicana, TX 75110
  • (903) 875-7594
  • Carol Hanes, Executive Dean • Dr. Linda Timmerman, Dean • Joshua Buckrucker, Band Director & Associate Professor of Music • Timothy Nutting, Associate Director of Bands Associate Professor of Music
  • Website
    • Year department established:
    • Teaching certification: no
    • Internship required: no
    • Recording facility: no
    • Typical undergraduate tuition:
    • Scholarships available: no
  • If you to prepare for a degree that will allow you to work in the music field, look to Navarro College for hands-on experience, a foundation in critical thinking and skills to succeed at a senior college or university. The Associate in Arts Degree is a transfer curriculum for students who plan to pursue a degree in music after completing their studies at Navarro College. In addition to private instruction on most instruments, Navarro College offers a wide variety of opportunities to perform, compete and learn about music.
  • Genre: Classical


Dallas Baptist University | College of Fine Arts

  • 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211-9800
  • (214) 333-5316 (214) 333-5311
  • Wes Moore, Associate Dean and Chair / Department of Music • Dr. Terry Fansler, Director Music Business • Ronald E. Bowles, Dean / College of Fine Arts • Terry Fansler
  • WebsiteWebsite
    • Year department established: 1965
    • Teaching certification: yes
    • Internship required: yes
    • Recording facility: yes
    • Typical undergraduate tuition: $14,940
    • Scholarships available: yes
  • Scholarships are available to all music and music business students by audition and include the Edmund Boettcher Foundation need based scholarship and the Hall-Kirk Minorities Scholarship. Scholarships range from $500 to $4,000 and applicants must call Cindy Gaskill to schedule an audition time.
  • Scholarship coordinator and phone: Cindy Gaskill, Auditions Coordinator, (214) 333-5311
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: ASM - National Association Schools of Music • SACS - Southern Association of Colleges / Schools • Texas Music Education Association
  • Dallas Baptist University offers a Bachelor of Music (BM): Church Music, Music Education (choral teaching certification), Performance (vocal or piano), Theory/Composition; Bachelor of Art or Science (BA/BS): General Music (no specific concentration), Music Business (concentrations in performance, song writing, worship leadership, recording). Performance opportunities include the DBU Grand Chorus, Concert Chorale, Chamber Singers, Legacy (showchoir), Opera Workshop, University Ringers. Performance facilities include the Music Department Recital Hall - 100 seats, the Mahler Student Center Hall - 300 seats, the Burg Special Events Center - 1000 seats and the Pilgrim Chapel Auditorium - 1500 seats (spring, 2009).
  • Performance opportunities include: DBU Grand Chorus - Stephen Holcomb - (214) 333-5316. (165) Concert Chorale - Stephen Holcomb (45) Legacy (Show Choir) - Ronald Bowler (16) Opera Workshop - Wes Moore (20) University Ringers - R. G. Huff (10)
  • Performance facilities include the Music Department Recital Hall - 100 seats, the Mahler Student Center Hall - 300 seats, the Burg Special Events Center - 1000 seats and the Pilgrim Chapel Auditorium - 1500 seats, Rogers Theater - 130 seats.
  • Genre: Classical


Dallas College | Music Department

  • 1601 Botham Jean Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215
  • (214) 378-1500
  • Rita White, Division Secretary
  • Website
    • Year department established:
    • Teaching certification: no
    • Internship required: no
    • Recording facility: no
    • Typical undergraduate tuition: $1,030
    • Scholarships available: no
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: NA
  • Dallas College offers a wide variety of instrumental and vocal instruction in performance and theory through its Music courses. Ensembles may include jazz, band, brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, vocal ensemble, madrigal singers and chorus. Various courses are offered in music theory, appreciation, fundamentals and foundations; MIDI (musical instrument digital interface); sight singing and ear training; commercial orchestration and music arranging. Applied Music courses provide private lessons for voice, piano, strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion, and for orchestral and rhythm sections.


El Centro College | Music Department

  • 801 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75202-3604
  • (214) 860-2341 (214) 378-1533
  • Jerry Jones, Music Coordinator
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    • Year department established: 1966
    • Teaching certification: yes
    • Internship required: no
    • Recording facility: no
    • Typical undergraduate tuition: NA
    • Scholarships available: yes
  • Music and academic scholarships are available for those music students taking 6 or more credit hours. Scholorship is based on need and talent.
  • Scholarship coordinator and phone: Jerry C. Jones, Music Coordinator, (214) 860-2341
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: American Association of Community Colleges • Association of Texas Colleges and Universities • League for Innovation in the Community College
  • El Centro College offers a two year transfer music program. Performance opportunities include band, choir, guitar and piano ensembles. We also have class piano, voice and guitar. Styles of music taught include classical, jazz, pop and Broadway. Two year theory, musicianship, music literature, sightsinging and eartraining courses are available. Students are welcome to use our digital sequencing lab. El Centro offers core curriculum classes mandated by the state. Students are welcome to walk in and register as we have an open door policy.
  • Performance opportunities include: guitar ensemble (8 students), piano ensemble (8 students), vocal ensemble (12-15 students), band (20+ students), and choir (20+ students). Jerry C. Jones is the musical director (214) 860-2341.
  • El Centro College Performance Hall is available for student performances.
  • Genres: Classical • Jazz • Pop


MediaTech Institute of Dallas

  • Dallas, TX 75234
  • (972) 869-1122 (866) 498-1122
  • Russell Whitaker, President / Owner • Carole Brooks, Finance Manager • Jennifer Osbourn, Financial Aid Director • Tracy Terrell, Vice President
  • WebsiteFacebook
    • Year department established: 1980
    • Teaching certification: yes
    • Internship required: no
    • Recording facility: yes
    • Typical undergraduate tuition:
    • Scholarships available: no
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: AES, ACCSC, NARAS
  • Mediatech Institute course offerings include Recording Arts, Digital Film & Video, Mobile App Development and Animation & Visual Effects featuring subjects in Audio Engineering & Studio Techniques, Producing & Songwriting, Music Business Administration, TV & Film Soundtrack Production, Live Sound Reinforcement, and Multimedia Production. With Schools located in Dallas, Austin, and Houston, you get unprecedented hands-on training in world-class studios.
  • Genres: Country • Rap/Hip Hop • Rock


Southern Methodist University | Music Therapy Program

  • P.O. Box 750356, Dallas, TX 75275
  • (214) 768-1951
  • Robert Dodson, Director / Division of Music • Samuel Holland, Associate Director for Academic Affairs / Division of Music • Alan Wagner, Assistant Director for Student Affairs / Division of Music • Robert Krout
  • Website
    • Year department established: 1931
    • Teaching certification: yes
    • Internship required: yes
    • Recording facility: yes
    • Typical undergraduate tuition: $33,170
    • Scholarships available: yes
  • Scholarship coordinator and phone: Pam Henderson at (214) 768-3314.
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: National Association of Schools of Music • Texas Association of Music Schools
  • SMU's Music Therapy Program offers the Bachelor of Music (BM) degree with a major in Music Therapy/minor in Psychology and the Master of Music Therapy (MMT) degree, as well as an Equivalency Program for those who have an undergraduate degree in an area other than Music Therapy but who want to become certified as music therapists. Completion of the BM or Equivalency entitles you to take the national qualifying examination in music therapy administered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. Completion of the Master of Music Therapy entitles you to pursue academic positions in Music therapy as well as the growing number of health care positions that require advanced academic work. We also offer a Masters/Equivalency degree program for students who already have an undergraduate degree in music. Music Therapy is a rewarding profession that integrates expertise in the musical arts and behavioral sciences to help children and adults in health care and special education settings.
  • Performances opportunities include Meadows Wind Ensemble (40 members; Dr. Jack Delaney, 214-768-2936), Meadows Symphony Orchestra (80 students; Dr. Paul Phillips 214-768-4247), Meadows Chorale (65 members Pamela Elrod), Choral Union (100 members)--both under the direction of Professor Pamela Elrod, 214-768-2922, and Jazz Orchestra (20 students); Professor Akira Sato, 214-768-3745.
  • Performance facilities include the Caruth Auditorium and O'Donnell Recital Hall.


Southern Methodist University | Meadows School of the Arts

  • P.O. Box 750356, Dallas, TX 75275-0356
  • (214) 768-1951 (214) 768-2000
  • Sam Holland, Dean • Dr. David Mancini, Director, Division of Music • Corinna Nash-Wnuk, Assistant Dean for Admission & Enrollment Management
  • Website
    • Year department established: 1915
    • Teaching certification: yes
    • Internship required: no
    • Recording facility: no
    • Typical undergraduate tuition: $33,170
    • Scholarships available: yes
  • Alan Wagner 214 768 3745
  • Scholarship coordinator and phone: Pam Henderson at (214) 768-3314
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: League of American Orchestras • National Association of Schools of Music • Texas Association of Music Schools • Texas Music Educators
  • The Division of Music of the Meadows School of the Arts offers comprehensive educational opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music through distinctive courses, quality ensembles, excellent facilities and dedicated faculty. Students benefit from a broad range of cultural, artistic, intellectual, and social opportunities available within the context of a distinguished liberal arts university located in a major metropolitan area. The faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their accomplishments as performers, composers, scholars, and educators. The part-time faculty includes 15 principals or associate principals with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
  • Performances opportunities include Meadows Wind Ensemble (50 members; Dr. Jack Delaney, 214-768-2936), Meadows Symphony Orchestra (85 students; Dr. Paul Phillips 214-768-4247), Meadows Chorale (40 members Dr. Pamela Huffman, 214-768-2922), Meadows Jazz Orchestra (24 students; Dylan Smith 214-768-3680); Meadows Percussion Ensemble (variable size, Jon D. Lee 214-768-2637 and Jamal Mohammed 214-768-1783)
  • Performance facilities include the Caruth Auditorium and O'Donnell Recital Hall; Director of Operations 214-768-4559.
  • Genres: Classical • Jazz


Texas Woman's University | Department of Music and Drama

  • P.O. Box 425768, Denton, TX 76204-5768
  • (940) 898-2500 (940) 898-2495
  • Dr. Pamela Youngblood, Department Chair • Lori Richman, Administrative Assistant
  • Website
    • Year department established: 1902
    • Teaching certification: yes
    • Internship required: yes
    • Recording facility: yes
    • Typical undergraduate tuition: $4,290
    • Scholarships available: no
  • Scholarships are awarded based on musical excellence, performance in audition, music theory/sight singing assessment, and teacher recommendations. Amounts range from $250 - $4,800. Scholarships include Caroline Barbee Bellamy Endowed Music Scholarship, Richard and Marji Bentley Music Scholarship Endowment, Sarah Verna Cox Coffey Endowed Scholarship, Mary Beth Glover Endowment Fund, Betty King Music Scholarship, Brian K. Leavell Music Education Memorial Scholarship Endowment, Lee R. and Virgie McDonald Scholarship Endowment, Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award, Rosabelle R. Pridmore Endowed Memorial Scholarship, Richard Rodean Music Scholarship Endowment, Rudd Endowed Scholarship and Loan Fund, Dr. Richard J. Shuster Honorary Endowed Scholarship, Marion E. Jones Snowden Endowed Memorial Scholarship, Frances Tretton Music Therapy Scholarship, The department of music also provides information on other scholarship opportunities for music students made available periodically by various outside organizations including, for example, the Texas Federation of Music Clubs, Performing Arts Fort Worth, and Sigma Alpha Iota international music fraternity.
  • Scholarship coordinator and phone: Dr. James Chenevert, (940) 898-2500
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: American Music Therapy Association • Music Educators National Conference • National Association of Schools of Music
  • Texas Woman's University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Music Education, and Performance; a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy; a Master of Arts in Music with an emphasis in Performance, Music Education, Music Therapy, or Pedagogy. TWU is a state-supported university of approximately 12,000 students. The performance-oriented department features ongoing artist residencies in addition to traditional faculty-oriented programs. Specialty areas include extensive research opportunities in music therapy. Additional affiliations include: Texas Association of Music Schools, Texas Music Educators Conference, Texas Music Educators Association, and the American Music Therapy Association. Performance opportunities include the Women's Concert Choir (48 members, Dr. Joni Jensen), The Wind Ensemble (30 members, Dr. Garry Evans), the Flute Choir (12 members, Dr. Pamela Youngblood), the Gamelan Ensemble (12 members, Mr. Ellis Hampton) and the Opera Ensemble (12 members, Dr. Soojeong Lee). Performance facility is the Margo Jones Performance Hall (Jerry Dawson, 940-898-2501). Seating capacity is 1,050.
  • Performance opportunities include the Women's Concert Choir (48 members, Dr. Joni Jensen), the Wind Symphony (25 members, Dr. Garry Evans), the Flute Choir (12 members, Dr. Pamela Youngblood), the Opera Ensemble (8 members, Dr. Soojeong Lee), and the Jazz Ensemble (10 members, Mr. Noel Wallace).
  • Performance facility is the Margo Jones Performance Hall (Jerry Dawson, 940-898-2501). Seating capacity is 1,000.


Texas Woman's University | Music Therapy Department

  • P.O. Box 425768, Denton, TX 76204-3768
  • (940) 898-2514 (940) 898-2500
  • Dr. Nancy Hadsell, Music Therapy Coordinator • Dr. Pamela Youngblood, Chair of the Department of Music and Drama • Dr. Nicki Cohen, Professor
  • WebsiteWebsite
    • Year department established: 1957
    • Teaching certification: yes
    • Internship required: yes
    • Recording facility: no
    • Typical undergraduate tuition: 4,200
    • Scholarships available: yes
  • Scholarships are awarded based on musical excellence, performance in audition, music theory/sight singing assessment, and teacher recommendations. Amounts range from $250 - $4,800. Specific Music Therapy scholarships include the Betty King Music Scholarship, and the Frances Tretton Music Therapy Scholarship,
  • Scholarship coordinator and phone: Scholarship contact phone: Department of Music at (940) 898-2500
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: American Music Therapy Association • National Association of Schools of Music • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Established in 1957, the Music Therapy Program at Texas Woman's University is the oldest in Texas and one of the longest continuing programs in the U.S. TWU also offers an equivalency/graduate program for those who have completed degrees in music or other related fields. A dual degree program in Music Therapy and counseling is offered as well. This program leads to a Master of Arts in Music (with emphasis in music therapy) and a Master of Science in Counseling and Development. Performance opportunities include opera, a women's chorus, a mixed chorus, a jazz ensemble, a gamelan ensemble, and Chamber groups. For more information call (940) 898-2500. The Margo Jones Performance Hall seats over 1,000 and Eberly Hall seats 75. For information call (940) 898-2500.
  • Performance opportunities include opera, a women's chorus, a mixed chorus, a jazz ensemble, Chamber groups, and community band. For more information call (940) 898-2500.
  • The Margo Jones Performance Hall seats over 1,000 and Eberly Hall seats 75. For information call (940) 898-2500.


University of North Texas | Center for Experimental Music and Intermedia

  • P.O. Box 311367, Denton, TX 76203-1367
  • (940) 565-2382 (817) 565-2382
  • Dr. Andrew May, Director • Joseph Klein, Chair of Composition Division
  • WebsiteWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube
    • Year department established: 1963
    • Teaching certification: yes
    • Internship required: no
    • Recording facility: yes
    • Typical undergraduate tuition: $2,100
    • Scholarships available: yes
  • No formal scholarships available, but the center does offer compenstated assistantship for UNT composition majors.
  • Scholarship coordinator and phone: (940) 565-2382
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: National Association of Schools of Music • Texas Association of Music Schools
  • The Center for Experimental Music and Intermedia (CEMI) is a research center housed within the Division of Composition Studies at the University of North Texas College of Music. CEMI provides opportunities for artistic creation, research, teaching and learning, collaboration, and performance. CEMI strives to provide an environment that supports innovative time-based artwork. CEMI's programs and activities focus on education, performance, and collaboration. CEMI's busy calendar of events includes concerts, workshops, lectures, and demonstrations. Presentations and residencies by guests from around the world invigorate CEMI's activities. Recent projects extend CEMI's support for intermedia, spatialized sound, and live performance; complementation of home studio systems; and access for non-traditional users. CEMI facilities are maintained and developed both to reflect and to advance the state of the art. CEMI faculty and students produce increasingly diverse work, exploring new directions in intermedia, interaction and spatialized music as well as traditional electroacoustic works.
  • Performance opportunities include NOVA (New Music Forum of UNT) with 5-25 members; contact Elizabeth McNutt, Director at (940) 565-3706.
  • Performance facilities include the Margot & Bill Winspear Hall (1,108 seats) and Lyric Theater (400 seats) in the Murchison Performing Arts Center; Darlene Lanham handles scheduling (940) 369-7772 or dlanham@music.unt.edu. In the College of Music Building, venues include the Recital Hall (250 seats), Stan Kenton Hall (125 seats), Concert Hall (685 seats), Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theatre (75 seats), Organ Recital Hall (60 seats); Sandie Stone handles scheduling (940) 565-3709. For further information: event information phone line (940) 565-4647; calendar website: www2.music.unt.edu/calendar/events.html.


University of North Texas | College of Music

  • College of Music | 1155 Union Circle, No. 311367, Denton, TX 76203-5017
  • (940) 565-2791 (940) 565-4092
  • Panayiotis Kokoras, Director, Center for Experimental Music and Intermedia • Joseph Klein, Chair of Composition Studies • Panayiotis Kokoras, Director of CEMI • Joel Wiley, Director of Admissions • Matt Hardman, Director of Communications, Marketing and Public Relations
  • WebsiteTwitterFacebookhttps://www.youtube.com/user/untrecservInstagram
    • Year department established: 2020
    • Teaching certification: yes
    • Internship required: no
    • Recording facility: no
    • Typical undergraduate tuition: $4,700
    • Scholarships available: yes
  • Competitive scholarships are based on auditions. Scholarships range from $200-$15,000 ($1,000 provides waiver of out-of-state fees). Scholarships available to music education majors include the George H. Springer Endowed Music Education Scholarship, the Robert R. Gans Memorial Music Education Scholarship, The Harriett and Jay Armstrong Music Education Scholarship, the Deborah Johnson Miller Memorial Scholarship, the David C. and Katherine Isley McGuire Graduate Music Education Scholarship, the Music Education Early Childhood Scholarship, and The Hard Rock Café Instrumental Music Education Scholarship. Other scholarships available for music majors include the Camerata-Torgerson Scholarship, the College of Music Scholarship,and the Center for Contemporary Studies in Music Education Scholarship.
  • Scholarship coordinator and phone: Raymond Rowell becky.hughes@unt.edu
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: National Association of Schools of Music • Texas Association of Music Schools
  • The University of North Texas College of Music is the largest public university music programs in the United States and is globally respected. 1,600 music majors and 250 full- and part-time faculty. Degrees offered: Bachelor of Music, Arts; Master of Music, Music Education, Arts; Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, and an Artist Certificate. Major fields available: Conducting, Composition, Music Education, Music Theory, Music History and Literature, Musicology, Jazz Studies, and Performance. Part of the state's fourth largest university, the College of Music is internationally recognized for artistic and academic excellence. Facilities include a highly acclaimed music library, six performance halls including state-of-the-art acoustics in Murchison Performing Arts Center, more than 300 practice rooms, and modern technological resources.
  • Performance opportunities include Cantium Novum, A Cappella Choir, Concert Choir, Women's Chorus, Men's Chorus, Jazz Singers I and II, Opera Theatre, Grand Chorus, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Collegium musicum, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Marching Band, Brass Band, Accompanying, Brass Choir, Trumpet Choir, Tuba Choir, Horn Choir, Trombone Choir, Harp Ensemble, Flute Choir, Electric and Acoustic Guitar Ensemble, New Music Ensemble, African, South Indian Cross-Cultural, Guatemalan Marimba, Ragtime Marimba,Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Steel Band, Drumline, Percussion Ensembles, Contemporary Percussion, nine Jazz Lab Bands (including the One O'Clock Lab Band), Jazz Guitar, Jazz Repertory Ensemble, Mariachi Aguilas, Latin Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Keyboard.
  • Performance facilities include the Margot & Bill Winspear Hall (1,108 seats) and Lyric Theatre (400 seats) in the Murchison Performing Arts Center; Rebecca Poalinelli handles scheduling (940) 369-7772 or rebecca.poalinelli@unt.edu. In the College of Music Building, venues include the Recital Hall (250 seats), Stan Kenton Hall (125 seats), Concert Hall (685 seats), Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theatre (75 seats), Organ Recital Hall (60 seats); Christina Armendarez handles scheduling (940) 565-3709. For further event information: call the concert information phone line (940) 565-4647; calendar website: www.music.unt.edu/calendar/events.html.
  • Genres: Classical • Jazz • Mariachi


Brookhaven College | Music Department

  • 3939 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75244-4997
  • (972) 860-4563 (972) 860-4102
  • Dr. Matson Topper, Chair Music Dept. / Director of Strings Music Theory • Octavio Gutierrez, Director of Keyboard Studies • Melody Gamblin-Bullock, Director of Choral Studies • Roy Allen, Director Instrumental Studying
  • Website
    • Year department established: 1980
    • Teaching certification: yes
    • Internship required: no
    • Recording facility: yes
    • Typical undergraduate tuition: $675 15 hours / semester in district
    • Scholarships available: yes
  • College and department merit, Music Club and private scholarships available.
  • Scholarship coordinator and phone: Dr. Matson Topper, (972) 860-4102
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: NASE • National Association of Jazz Educators • Texas Association of Music Schools • Texas Choral Director's Association • Texas Music Educators Association
  • Brookhaven College's music department offers training and performing opportunities to pursue a career in music as well as numerous courses designed for a student who is interested in just personal music enrichment. Brookhaven's music program addresses educational needs with small classes and with instructors working alongside each student. Students can take an array of music courses including: theory, music literature, composition, digital music, appreciation, private music lessons in voice and all instruments, and participate in numerous vocal and instrumental ensembles. All areas of music performance are offered including string, instrumental, choir, piano and jazz. The Music Department facility boasts the latest in a piano laboratory, computerized theory lab, electronic recording studio, and a digital music lab. We offer a core curriculum that is equivalent to freshman and sophomore levels at other university programs. Also, through a special 2+2 articulation agreement with the University of North Texas, Brookhaven music majors can transfer to UNT and will be accepted as junior level music majors after having successfully completed the music/academic core curriculum.
  • Performance opportunities include: Classical Guitar Ensemble, Carlo Pezzimenti; Jazz Guitar Ensemble, Paul Meztger; Handbell Ensemble, Bonnie Riddle; Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Elaine Gardner- Morales; Flute Ensemble, Pam Youngblood; Brookhaven Choral Society, Melody Gamblin-Bullock; "Vivace" Ensemble, Melody Gamblin-Bullock; Lab Band, Kieth Umbach; Jazz Combo, Roy Allen; String Ensemble, Matson Topper; Keyboard Ensemble, Octavio Guiterrez, and African Drumming Ensemble, Matson Topper.
  • The Performance Hall has 689 seats; contact Roger Bennett (972) 860-4730.
  • Genres: Classical • Jazz


Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | The School of Church Music

  • 2001 West Seminary Drive - Box 22390, Fort Worth, TX 76115
  • (817) 923-1921 (817) 923-1921
  • Dr. Leo Day, Dean • Dr. R. Allen Lott, Senior Associate Dean / Academic Division • Dr. Tom Song, Associate Dean / Undergraduate Music • Dr. John Simons, Associate Dea/Community Relations
  • Website
    • Year department established: 1915
    • Teaching certification: yes
    • Internship required: no
    • Recording facility: no
    • Typical undergraduate tuition: $1,500-$3,000
    • Scholarships available: yes
  • The Southern Baptist Convention grants all Southern Baptist students substantial tuition assistance.
  • Scholarship coordinator and phone: (817) 923-1921 ext. 3100, fdewysockie@swbts.edu
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: Association of Theological Schools • National Association of Schools of Music • Texas Association of Music Schools
  • The School of Church Music at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Music. The BA in Music retains many of the core courses from the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, while providing a major in music. Students must declare a concentration in either Worship, Performance, or Composition by the time they begin their second semester. Since 1915, the School of Church Music has provided, and continues to provide, the highest education in church music for individuals seeking to engage in Christian ministry. Alumni have taken positions of music leadership in churches, colleges, denominational agencies and mission fields. The school's vision is to provide an educational environment conducive to spiritual growth and deepening awareness of the scope of the ministry of music, promoting a harmonious understanding of the relation of this ministry to all other aspects of Christian ministry.
  • Performance opportunities include: Southwestern Master Choral (required for all music students; Wind Ensemble (40 members; Southwestern Singers (45 members, Dr. David Thye Director, ext. 3140); New Sound Jazz (Dr. Joe Hardin, Director, ext. 3130); String Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble.
  • Performance facilities include Reynolds Auditorium (500 seats) and Truett Auditorium (1,200 seats); Adam Covington, Media Services Director at (817) 923-1921 (ext. 6120).
  • Genres: Christian • Classical • Jazz


Tarrant County College | Northwest Campus

  • 4801 Marine Creek Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76179
  • (817) 515-7021 (817) 515-7686
  • Benson Lee • Kathry Garber, Music Instructor • Richard Powell, Music Instructor
    • Year department established:
    • Teaching certification: no
    • Internship required: no
    • Recording facility: no
    • Typical undergraduate tuition: $840
    • Scholarships available: no
  • Scholarship coordinator and phone: 817-515-7226
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: NA
  • Tarrant County College offers courses in voice, piano, guitar, ear training, music composition, music reading, music appreciation, and music literature. We have four distinct campuses. The locations are: Northeast Campus (817) 515-6100; Northwest Campus (817) 515-7100; South Campus (817) 515-4100; and Southeast Campus (817) 515-3100.


Tarrant County College | South Campus

  • 5301 Campus Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76119
  • (817) 515-4648 (817) 515-8223
  • Rick Stitzel • Donna Woods, Fine Arts Secretary
    • Year department established: 1965
    • Teaching certification: no
    • Internship required: no
    • Recording facility: no
    • Typical undergraduate tuition: $840
    • Scholarships available: yes
  • general performance and merit-based scholarships available
  • Accreditations/Affiliations: Texas Association of Music Schools • Texas Music Educators Association
  • Tarrant County College's South Campus offers a music program available to majors and non-majors. We offer courses in harmony, ear training, music literature, music reading, music appreciation, classical piano, classical voice, classical guitar, private lessons in voice, piano, organ, guitar, band and orchestra instruments.
  • Performance opportunities include: Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab band, Jazz Singers, Opera Workshop, and College Choir. Rick Stitzel, Director (817) 515-4648.
  • Concert facilities include: Recital Hall (capacity 250), Performing Arts Theater (capacity 350). Contact Tom Tuttle (817) 515-4651.



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