Colleges and Universities in Houston / Galveston

Number of Listings: 21

Alvin Community College Music Department

3110 Mustang Road, Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 756-3587
Dr. Kevin Moody, Department Chair
Website
- Year department established:
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition:
- Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships are available for music majors and non-majors alike. Music majors can receive up to $500 per semester. Non-music majors can receive up to $100 per semester just for performing in one ensemble. This means you could get $100 for singing in the choir or playing in the band, and it is not necessary to have a lot of experience.
We offer courses for music majors and non-majors alike. Music majors take a series of courses that make up the Field of Study. These courses are fully transferable and designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year institution to complete their bachelor degree in music. This could be in performance, composition, conducting, musicology, or music education. Non music majors may take any of the courses offered to majors. Scholarships are available to music majors and non-music majors.
The Concert Choir Chamber Singers, Kevin Moody (281) 756-3587 Concert Band Jazz Band The Alvin Community Band ACC Summer Community Jazz Ensemble, David Griffith (281) 756-3588

Lee College | Fine Arts Department

P.O. Box 818, Baytown, TX 77522-0818
(281) 425-6351 (832) 556-4096
Dr. John Weinel, Music Instructor • Dr. Kenneth Booker, Instrumental • Dr. Charlotte Mueller, DMA/Piano
Website
- Year department established: 1934
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: yes
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $640
- Scholarships available: yes
Students majoring in music are eligible for departmental scholarships, and those awards range from $350-$550 per semester. Foundation scholarships (various amounts) available to music students include: Joanne Horeczy Young Music Scholarship; Lenny Mendelovitz Vocal Scholarship; Music Instrumentalist Scholarship; Jean Fuller Terry #2 Scholarship; Melissa Santana Scholarship; Anne Parks Stasney Scholarship; Eva Cathriner Music Scholarship; Doris Harrop Fine Arts Scholarship; and James Harrop Fine Arts Scholarship. Ensemble grants are available to talented non-music majors for participation in Lee College instrumental and vocal performance organizations; typical awards range from $125-$375 per semester.
Accreditations/Affiliations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • Texas Association of Music Schools • Texas Music Educators Association
Lee College is a fully accredited community college offering both an Associate of Arts in Music and a transfer-track curriculum in music. With emphasis in jazz studies as well as classical music, the College features a variety of ensembles. Facilities include auditoriums, a digital piano lab, and a 16-track recording studio. Classes in recording techniques are also available. Unique to Lee College is a weekly performance/lecture seminar to acquaint students with various professions in music, to enjoy guest artists in recital, and to hear lectures on various important music-related topics not covered in the curriculum.
Performance opportunities include the Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band and Baytown Symphony Orchestra--contact David Corder, 281-425-6350; Concert Choir (30 members) and Madrigal Singers (12 members), both under the direction of Dr. Edward Garcia-Novelli, 281-425-6351.
Performance facilities include Rundell Auditorium (400 seats; Ms. Muckleroy, 281-425-6320) and Cobb Auditorium (80 seats; Ms. Angles, 281-425-6821).

Lone Star College | Cyfair Music Department

Barker Cypress Campus – Center for the Arts, No. 113, Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 290-3403 (281) 290-5985
Dr. John Wolfskill, Music Department Chair
Website • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram
- Year department established: 2000
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition:
- Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships are available for music majors and participants in ensembles (by audition).
The Music Department at Cy-Fair College is designed to prepare students to earn an associate of arts degree in a number of related areas. Cy-Fair provides a full range of music courses including: Concert Choir, Pop singers, Class Piano, Class Guitar, Music Literature, Ear Training and Sight Singing, Theory, plus many private lessons. The Music Instruction Team at Cy-Fair College is composed of nationally recognized, professional musicians/educators. Cy-Fair is one of five colleges that comprise the North Harris Montgomery Community College District (NHMCCD). Located in the North Houston metro area of Texas, we serve 1,400 square miles in Harris and Montgomery Counties. Our student enrollment is over 45,000 this semester in credit classes and 13,000 in continuing education.
Genres: Classical • Jazz

Houston Baptist University | School of Music

7502 Fondren Road, Houston, TX 77074-3298
(281) 649-3338 (281) 649-3000
Dr. John Yarrington, Director of School of Music • Dr. Diane Martin, Dean of College of Arts and Humanities
Website
- Year department established: 1976
- Teaching certification: yes
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $18,000
- Scholarships available: yes
Grants are available for Vocal, Instrumental, and Keyboard Scholarship coordinator and phone: Dr. John Yarrington at (281) 649-3027
Accreditations/Affiliations: Texas Association of Music Schools • Texas Music Educators Association
The School of Music at Houston Baptist University offers Bachelor's Degrees in performance (voice, instrumental, piano and organ), theory and composition, church music, and all-level teacher certification. Students who are music majors sing or play in an ensemble. All university students are encouraged to participate in ensembles, which include Symphonic Band, University Singers, Schola Cantorum, Opera Workshop, University Orchestra and Guitar Ensemble. Our mission is establishing a community wherein we develop musician-educators who are equally cultivated in competence and character in an effort to enhance life-long music education. At HBU, an environment is fostered where service is a way of life, and where character and competence are equally developed, work and worship are united, and belief and behavior reconciled. Performance facilities in the Morris Cultural Arts Center include the Dunham Theatre and the Belin Chapel. A new LeTourneau pipe organ is available in the chapel.
Performance opportunities include the Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, University Singers, University Chorus, Schola Cantorum, Handbell Choir, Opera Workshop, and University Orchestra.
Performance facilities include the Mabee Theatre (280 seats), Cultural Arts Center, Belin Chapel (300 seats), University Theater (1200 seats). Contact: Candace Desroisers, (281) 649-3047.
Genre: Classical

Houston Community College | Central College Music Department

3517 Austin, Suite 101, Houston, TX 77004
(713) 718-6600
Deborah Quanaim, Department Chair • Nancy Cassel, Department Secretary • Dr. Mary Warwick, Faculty • Susan Hines, Faculty
Website
- Year department established: 1979
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: 1,200
- Scholarships available: yes
Heinen Music Scholarship
Accreditations/Affiliations: Academic AA or AS
Music Central pursues twin missions, both designed to produce creative participants and critical observers in the field of music. First, we prepare music students for successful transfer to four-year institutions. Second, we help students from all backgrounds explore their creativity, whether through introduction to great music, instruction in instrumental or vocal performance, or the study of theory and composition. We offer a full schedule of classes, from music appreciation to advanced theory and jazz improv, including ensemble and performance courses. The curriculum is supplemented by a range of private vocal and instrumental classes. The teaching artists of our faculty are working professionals, and you'll find performers from every major ensemble in the city in our classrooms. Classes are offered at Central's Fine Arts Center, a three-building complex that encompasses private and ensemble practice rooms, recital halls, a piano lab, and two theatres.
Music Central collaborates with the drama department on musicals, offering both voice and instrumental students a chance to shine. Student performers, guitar ensembles, faculty performers, all offer regular recitals, and our resident big band, Texas Jazz Central, plays at venues all over the city. Through the department's Artist in Residence program, students can work with and observe professional musicians in the process of creating, rehearsing and performing. Our composition students have their original pieces performed at the end of each semester on student recitals, which also feature our piano, voice, percussion and guitar students in solos and ensembles.
Recital Hall (FAC 111), Theater One, Heinen Theater, San Jacinto Auditorium. carla.webbles@hccs.edu is contact for Heinen and Theater One.

Houston Community College | Northwest College | Audio Recording Technology and Technical Communications Department

1060 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Houston, TX 77043
(713) 718-5621 (713) 718-5602
Dr. Scott Gehman, Department of Audio Recording/Film Production • Aubrey S. Tucker, DMA / Program Chair for Academic and Commercial Music • Dr. Maya Durnovo, Workforce Dean • Karen Moonen, Secretary
Website
- Year department established: 1985
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: yes
- Recording facility: yes
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $1,200-$2,400
- Scholarships available: no
Accreditations/Affiliations: International Jazz Educators Association • Texas Music Educators Association
Northwest College Audio Recording Technology offers unlimited hands-on experience via eight studios: Studio 8: SSL 4048 G+ Recall/Ultimation; DA-88s and Otari 2"; processors by UREI, Lexicon, TC Electronics, Bellari, Focusrite, Eventide, ADR, Aphex; microphones by Telefunken, Neumann, AKG, Sennheiser, Audio Technica. Studio 7: Film, video, sound editors by Avid, Apple, Showcron, Moviola, FAST and Digidesign. Studio 6: 2300 sq. ft. film sound stage and movie theater. Studio 5: film scoring and sound design with DA-7 and HUI consoles, Digital Performer, samplers, synths and drum machines by Giga, Akai, Peavey, Roland, Korg, Moog. Studio 4: Surround Sound / Audio Post with ProTools 24 and Focusrite Control 24. Studio 3a/3b: Alesis X2 consoles, ADATs, synths and samplers by Moog, Arp, Roland, Korg, Yamaha, Kawai, Emu, Alesis, MOTU and M Audio. Studio 2: Sony 3036 console, 13 Pro Tools stations, ADATs. Studio I: 13 Apple G4 workstations with Digital Performer, Korg, Roland, virtual synths and Spark.

MediaTech Institute of Houston

Houston, TX 77042
(832) 242-3426 (866) 498-1122
Doris Hecht, Campus Director • Nick Morrow, Student Services Representative • Clare Galicia, Financial Aid Advisor • Josh Echols, Admissions Representative
Website
- Year department established: 1999
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: yes
- Typical undergraduate tuition:
- Scholarships available: no
Accreditations/Affiliations: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges of Technology
The Recording Arts Program is a comprehensive program designed to teach students the basic to advanced aspects of audio recording, operational and basic technical concepts of audio equipment provided by practical applications, demonstrations and projects that are based around the many different audio-related professions. Basic system configurations are developed to understand equipment inter-relationships. Graduates of this program may find entry-level employment as an assistant engineer in a recording studio, radio station, TV station, post-production facility, or live music venue.
Genres: Rap/Hip Hop • Rock

North Harris College | Music Department

2700 WW Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073
(281) 765-7812 (281) 618-5400
Jeff Gleason, Chair/Music/Dance • Brack May, Professor of Music • Dave Faber, Professor of Music • Gary Liebest, Dean of Visual/Applied and Performing Arts
- Year department established: 1979
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $768
- Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships are available for music majors and participants in ensembles (by audition).
Accreditations/Affiliations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • Texas Association of Music Schools
North Harris College Music Department offers an Associate in Arts in Music which is fully transferable to a four-year university. With an enrollment of more than 10,000 students campus wide, the Music Department provides students and community members in the North Houston area a wide variety of classes and ensembles in which to participate. The Department has digital pianos, and a new Macintosh computer lab.
Performance opportunities include Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Community Jazz Ensemble, Community Symphonic Band, Brass Ensemble, Concert Choir, Pop Singers, and Steel Drum Band.
Performing Arts Theatre is the on-campus concert hall, seating 350. Contact Brandi Hargrove at 281-618-7115.
Genres: Classical • Jazz • Rock

Rice University | Shepherd School of Music

6100 Main Street, No.8, Houston, TX 77005
(713) 348-4854
Robert Yekovich, Dean • Gary Smith, Associate Dean • Geoffrey Scott, Director of Music Admissions
Website
- Year department established: 1976
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: yes
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $33,120
- Scholarships available: yes
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Geoffrey Scott at (713) 348-3032.
Accreditations/Affiliations: NA
Degree programs within Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music include the four-year Bachelor of Music and the two-year Master of Music in performance, composition, conducting and music history. In addition, the Shepherd School also offers a two-year post-masters Artist Diploma in select areas of performance and orchestral conducting. The Doctor of Musical Arts degree program is offered in composition and selected areas of performance.
Performance opportunities include include the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra, Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra, Campanile Orchestra, and Rice Chorale.
Performance facilities include the Stude Concert Hall, Duncan Recital Hall, Wortham Opera Theatre, and Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall; contact the Concert Manager at (713) 348-4933.
Genre: Classical

San Jacinto College North Campus | Music Department

5800 Uvalde Road, Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4050 ext. 7228 (281) 458-4050
Eric Late, Department Chair • Edgar Moore, Professor • Carol Morgan, Professor • Randy Snyder, Professor
- Year department established: 1976
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $1,906
- Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships available include music major and ensemble participation awards.
Accreditations/Affiliations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • Texas Association of Music Schools
San Jacinto College North Campus offers an Associate of Art in Music which enables full transfer to a four-year university. Facilities include a brand new Fine Arts building with a 350 seat state of the art auditorium, an elegant choir room and recital hall, band rehearsal hall and MIDI lab with Macintosh computers and a digital piano lab for course work in traditional music.
Performance opportunities include Jazz Ensemble, College Choir, Chamber Singers, Concert Band and Jazz Combo

San Jacinto College South Campus

13735 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089-6099
(281) 929-4643 (281) 484-1900
Lynne Brandt, Lead Faculty Music • Loura de los Santos, Fine Arts Administrative Assistant
- Year department established:
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $1,906
- Scholarships available: yes
Band and choir scholarships are available.
Accreditations/Affiliations: NA
The San Jacinto College District serves six member public school districts and a population of more than 360,000 in communities north and south of the Houston Ship Channel. As a comprehensive community college, San Jacinto College offers a broad range of academic, technical, customized and non-credit courses. Located in east Harris County, San Jacinto College offers educational opportunities at three full-service campuses and six extension centers. The Central campus, located at the junction of the cities of Pasadena, Deer Park, and La Porte was established in 1961. The North campus serves a population of 171,000 residents in 158 square miles in the North Channel area. The South campus is located in close proximity to NASA and the aerospace industry, the University of Houston-Clear Lake and large medical facilities. In addition, there are extension centers in Clear Lake, Galena Park, Channelview, and Sheldon.

Texas Southern University | Department of Fine Arts

3100 Cleburne, Rollins-Stewart Music Building, No. 112, Houston, TX 77004
(713) 313-7337 (713) 313-7011
Dianne Jemison-Pollard, Chairperson/Professor • Dr. Betty Cox is Interim Dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences • Richard Lee, Music Coordinator • Richard Lee, Director of Bands
Website
- Year department established: 1947
- Teaching certification: yes
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: 2,700
- Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships include the Ruthabel Rollins Music Scholarship, General Academic Scholarship, Charles P. Rhinehart Piano Scholarship, Fine Arts Alumni Scholarship, Jack C. Bradley String Scholarship, Choir Scholarship, Jazz Studies Scholarship, Band Scholorship
Accreditations/Affiliations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • Texas Association of Music Schools
Since the founding of Texas Southern University in 1947, the Department of Fine Arts has been a vital force in developing musicians throughout the nation. For more than 57 years, music graduates have distinguished themselves through national recognition and service in the local communities. With an enrollment of more than 175 majors, the music division offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music with specializations in Performance, Composition and Music History, Jazz studies for a BA degree, and a Masters of Arts in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Music. Certification in all areas is available.
Performance opportunities include the University Band (250members), Concert Choir (40 members), University Jazz Ensemble (20 members), University Jazz Big Band (35 members), Opera Workshop (25 members), and Orchestra (20 members).
Performance facilities include the Rhinehart Music Auditorium (300 seats) and Sawyer Auditorium (1,800 seats).

University of Houston | Rebecca and John J. Moores School of Music

120 School of Music Building, Houston, TX 77204-4017
(713) 743-3009 (713) 743-3294
Dr. Andrew Davis, Director • Dr. Lynn Lamkin, Associate Director • Dr.Steven Craig, Interim Dean of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Website • Website
- Year department established: 1935
- Teaching certification: yes
- Internship required: yes
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $4,500
- Scholarships available: yes
Funding for merit-based music scholarships is provided by the C.W. Moores Fellowship, the Winifred and Maurice Hirsch Memorial Scholarship endowment, and 30 additional endowed scholarships. In addition, various academic scholarships are available through the university.
Accreditations/Affiliations: National Association of Schools of Music • Texas Association of Music Schools • Texas Music Educators Association
The Rebecca and John J. Moores School of Music at the University of Houston offers a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Music degree in Performance; BM with majors in Composition, Music Theory or Elective Studies in Music Marketing, Religion, or all-level Teacher Certification; a Master of Music degree with majors in Music Education, Applied Music, Music Theory, Musicology, Pedagogy, Composition, and Accompanying; and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Performance, Composition, Conducting, and Music Education. The school has 550-600 music majors and 1,000 non-major students who take music classes and participate in ensembles. The school boasts an internationally distinguished faculty, outstanding programs, and a city rich with major arts organizations and music activities that offers unique educational and cultural opportunities. Special projects include the Immanuel and Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival, an international summer orchestral program for outstanding performers that is presented in association with the International Piano Festival held each February.
Performance opportunities include the Moores Opera Theatre (Buck Ross, Director, 713-743-3162), Wind Ensembles and Marching Band (David Bertman, Director of Bands, 713-743-3175), Moores School Symphony Orchestra (Franz Krager, Director, 713-743-3189), Choral Ensembles (Rob Smith, Director, 713-743-3163), Jazz Ensembles (Noe Mamolejo, Director, 713-743-3191), and Collegium Musicum (Matthew Dirst, Director, 713-743-3150).
Performance facilities include the Dudley Recital Hall (288 seats; 713-743-3009); Cullen Performance Hall (1,600 seats; 713-743-5191); Moores Opera House (800 seats; 713-743-3009).
Genres: Classical • Jazz

University of St. Thomas | Music Department

3800 Montrose, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 525-3560 (713) 522-7911
Glenn Garrido, Chair • John W. Starner, Dean of Arts and Sciences • Ann C Harlan, Administrative Assistant
Website
- Year department established: 1960
- Teaching certification: yes
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: yes
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $12,500.00
- Scholarships available: yes
More than $60,000 in scholarships are available each year including the Valasek Scholarship, the McDonald Foundation Scholarship, the McCullough Foundation Scholarship, and more.
Accreditations/Affiliations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Music Department at the University of St. Thomas offers a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Music Education through which an elementary or all-level teaching certificate can be obtained. Among the distinguished faculty are Thomas Borling, a well-known jazz performer and the jazz ensemble's director; Patti Spain, Artist in Residence, a renowned Renaissance and Baroque music performer and voice professor; and Ann Fairbanks, a nationally known flutist and professor of music history and flute, as well as the director of the Chamber Music Ensemble. Recording studios and a fully equipped MIDI lab are available to students.
Performance opportunities include the University Singers, Pop Singers, Kantorei, Jazz Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and String & Woodwind Ensemble.
Performance facility is Cullen Hall. Seating capacity: 168. Thomas J. Crow (713) 525-3560.

LoneStar College - Kingwood

20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 312-1786 (281) 312-1501
Jay Whatley, Chair - Visual and Performing Arts • Alredo Velez, Band • James Stubbs, Dean • Jay Whatley, Piano
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- Year department established: 1994
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $1,500
- Scholarships available: yes
Fine arts scholarships are available to qualified students who declare an intent to pursue a musical career. Scholarships are awarded by audition and are based on talent, academic promise, and need. To find out if you are eligible, please contact the division assistant, Cristy Coyne at 281-312-1616.
Accreditations/Affiliations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Music Program at Kingwood College has two primary functions, depending on our students needs: First, it is designed to prepare students to earn an Associate of Arts degree and transfer to a university. For these transfer students (whether or not they are music majors), we offer core courses such as music fundamentals, theory and sight singing/ear training, and music appreciation. In addition, for the beginning student, we also offer class voice and class piano. For more advanced students, we offer instruction in applied voice, piano, strings, guitar, woodwinds and brass. Students in private and class lessons perform in a recital at the end of each semester. We also offer two Jazz ensembles (Big Band and Small Ensemble) and offer a Wind Ensemble and Pops Orchestra. In the summer an Opera workshop is offered. Our two vocal ensembles (Chamber Singers and Kingwood Chorale) perform at least twice each semester. Second, there is a community education track which encourages local citizens to participate in our music classes and our performing ensembles, enhancing the skills of the students and the culture of the community.
Performance opportunities include: Chamber Singers (Todd Miller), Jazz Ensemble, Kingwood Chorale (Todd Miller), and Opera Workship (Todd Miller), Kingwood Pops Orchestra (Gary Leibst 281-618-5696), Big Band (James Stubbs (281) 312-1730), Concert Band (James Stubbs (281) 312-1730).
Performance spaces include the theater (250 seats) and the recital hall (125 seats). Jan Schultz (281) 312-1532 is the events coordinator. New large performing hall (600-800 seats) to be completed by 2011.
Genres: A cappella • Classical

Brazosport College | Music Department

500 College Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
(979) 230-3272 (979) 230-3000
Richard Birk, Coordinator of Music • Rodney Mason
Website • Twitter • Facebook • YouTube
- Year department established: 1970
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $811 (in district)
- Scholarships available: yes
We offer numerous music scholarships to vocalists, pianists and instrumentalists. These scholarships are awarded to full-time students who are enrolled in an ensemble. Scholarship amounts range up to $1,500 per year.
Accreditations/Affiliations: Texas Association of Music Schools
Brazosport College Music Department offers an Associate of Art in Music. The department includes six levels of class piano, two levels of class voice, beginning guitar, music appreciation, jazz improvisation, electronic music, music theory, and music literature. Private lessons are also available to students.
Performance opportunities: Concert band (45 members), Jazz band (20 members), Coasters Combo (10 members), the College Choir (40 members), The Civic Chorus, Coasters vocal ensemble (10 members), and various small instrumental ensembles.
Performance facilities include the General Theater (seats 250); director is Gary Johnstone (979) 230-3213.

San Jacinto College Central Campus | Music Business/Audio Engineering Program

8060 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77501-2007
(281) 476-1831 (281) 476-1501
Eric Late, Chairperson of Music Department • Dr. B. Hanson, Vice President of Learning • Les Williams, Director of Audio Engineering
Website
- Year department established: 1991
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: yes
- Recording facility: yes
- Typical undergraduate tuition:
- Scholarships available: yes
Students who perform in ensembles are eligible for scholarship awards.
Accreditations/Affiliations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • Texas Association of Music Schools
San Jacinto College Central offers a comprehensive Associate of Applied Science Degree in Music Business/Audio Engineering, as well as a Certificate of Applied Science in Audio Engineering. Both programs include an intensive "hands-on" approach to those concepts and techniques that are fundamentally related to the modern recording and production studios. The recording facility is a 24-track, computer-automated complex which includes a full complement of microphones, digital hard-disk editing devices, analog and digital tape machines, state-of-the-art signal processing and other ancillary hardware which are found only in the most up-to-date audio facilities.
Performance opportunities include: College Choir, 50-60 Jan Corbin; Concert Band, 55-70 Karen Marston, Jazz Band, 3 ensembles, 10-12 Eric Late; Steel Drum Band, 14 Michael Mizma; SJCC Chamber Singers, 18 Paul Busselberg.
Performance facilities include the Slocomb Auditorium, 1,000 capacity, contact Jeremy Choate (281) 476-1829.

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.
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.

Houston Community College | Southwest Campus

13645 Murphy Road., No. 233, Stafford, TX 77477
(713) 718-6372 (713) 718-7800
Dr. Andrea Jaber, Assistant Chair Fine Arts/Music Department • John Corley, Department Chair of Fine Arts
Website
- Year department established:
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition:
- Scholarships available: no
Accreditations/Affiliations: Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Conference • Texas Association of Music School • Texas Music Educators Association
Houston Community College SouthWest offers Associates Degrees in music arranging, composition and production; also voice, conducting, instrumental music, jazz studies, music theater, and keyboarding. The Fine Arts Department of Southwest College provides an opportunity for students of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds to experience the creative arts first hand. If you are an artist, an actor, or a musician you will find a home here. If you have an interest in the arts or are fulfilling a core requirement for transfer this is the place to be. Maybe you simply have a desire to tap your creative abilities. This is the place to begin your exploration.
Ensemble opportunities include the Community College Chorus directed by Dr. Robert Reid (15-20 students).
Performance facilities include the Annex Theatre (60 seats) and the Westloop Auditorium (500-600 seats). Anthony Reilly is Theatre Manager (713) 718-6367.

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