Colleges and Universities in San Antonio / Southern Hill Country

Number of Listings: 13

The Audio Enginearing Institute

San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 477-9055
Marius Perron III, Chief Instructor
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- Year department established: 1978
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: yes
- Typical undergraduate tuition:
- Scholarships available: no
Accreditations/Affiliations: Audio Engineering Society • IEEE • International MIDI Association
The Audio Engineering Institute teaches the technical side of sound and music - about microphones, mixing boards, loudspeakers, computer audio, ProTools, etc. We offer lecture and lab classes at the basic and advanced level, each lasting ten weeks. Lecture classes meet on Monday nights, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. Lab classes meet individually, once a week, at a time that is convenient for each student. Basic Lecture Course costs $795 - either paid in full in advance, or $300 down and $52 per week. Credit cards are accepted. Money Back Guarantee: Attend two meetings of a course. If you feel that you are not learning what you expected, you will receive a full refund of all moneys paid. The Audio Engineering Institute has taught sound engineering since 1978. We are approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission Career Schools division. We are approved to accept tuition payments from the G.I. Bill.
Genres: Country • Pop

Our Lady of the Lake University | Department of Performing Arts

411 Southwest 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207-4689
(210) 434-6711 ext. 2247 (210) 431-6711 ext. 8137
Dr. Elizabeth Dyer, Music Department Chair • Martha Fabrique, Associate Professor of Music
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- Year department established: 1911
- Teaching certification: yes
- Internship required: yes
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $14,650
- Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships are available and they require an in-person audition which is to be completed during the month of February.
Accreditations/Affiliations: Texas Association of Music Schools
Our Lady of the Lake University provides curriculum for a Bachelor of Arts in Music, All level teaching certification, and a minor in music with a special emphasis in mariachi music. The curriculum is theory, history/literature, solo/ensemble and music in culture courses and experiences. A variety of courses are available to all students within the general education program and liberal arts environment.
Performance opportunities include Mariachi and Our Lady of the Lake Chorus (Madlyn Pape, C.D.P., Director 210-434-6711, ext. 2219), Guitar (Leslie Lyon, 210-434-6711, ext. 2240), Flutes, Recorders and Clarinets (Martha Fabrique, 210-434-6711, ext. 8137), Brass Ensemble (John Carrolli, 210-434-6711, ext.2240), String Ensemble (Michael Twomey, 210-434-6711, ext.8104), Mariachi Ensemble (Marcos Garcia, 210-434-6711, ext.2240).
Performance facility is the Thiry Auditorium with a capacity of 900. Please call 210-434-6711, ext. 2240 for more information.

Palo Alto College | Fine and Performing Arts/Speech Communication

1400 West Villaret Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 921-5340 (210) 921-5000
Carolyn DeLecour, Chairperson • Armin Marmolejo, Instructor of Music • Brent Osner, Associate Professor of Music
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- Year department established: 1989
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $1,332
- Scholarships available: yes
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Brent Osner (210) 921-5340
Accreditations/Affiliations: NA
Palo Alto College offers a music program with a 2-year curriculum. This junior college allows students to transfer 2 years worth of credit to a 4-year school. Palo Alto and UTSA offer a "2 plus 2" program where students can start at Palo Alto and continue at UTSA. Courses required for Palo Alto's music program include 4 semesters of theory, 4 of ear training, 4 of piano, and 4 individual instruction on instruments. Palo Alto features jazz, choral, conjunto and mariachi ensembles. Every faculty member has a master's degree. Each year, Palo Alto puts on a Jazz Festival which features major artists (Claudio Roditti, Conrad Erwig, Mike Smith). A Mariachi Festival is also an annual event.
Performance opportunities include: Jazz ensemble (12 members) Armin Marmolejo (210) 921-5324; Choir (30 members) Brent Osner (210) 921-5340; Mariachi Palominos (18 members) Juan Ortiz (210) 921-5340.
Genres: Jazz • Regional Mexican

Palo Alto College | Center for Mexican-American Studies

1400 West Villaret Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 486-3000
Juan Tejeda
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- Year department established: 2013
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition:
- Scholarships available: no
At Palo Alto College in San Antonio, the Center for Mexican-American Studies is a new addition to campus. One of the Center's first activities is a collaboration with the Office of Student Retention and Engagement to celebrate Hispanic Hertitage Month. This event will include a panel discussion on the "State of Xicano/a Studies," the premiere of Marisela Barrera's and Jane Madrigal's "La Super Xicana Power Hour"; a reading by the first Latina Poet Laureate in the state of Texas, Rosemary Catacalos; a Free Friday Film Series pesado; a PAC Poetry/Rap Slam, Los Nahuatlatos y mas. All events are free and open to the community.

St. Mary's University | Department of Music

1 Camino Santa Maria | Box 62, San Antonio, TX 78228-8562
(210) 436-3421 (210) 431-3737
Brother Michael Sullivan S.M., D.M.A., Chair of Department of Music • Dr. Daniel Long, Assistant Professor of Music • Dr. Janet Dizinno, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
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- Year department established: 1940
- Teaching certification: yes
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $19,334
- Scholarships available: yes
Performance grants of up to $5,000 are awarded in the areas of piano, voice, guitar, winds, and jazz. Edith Ortega, Administrative Assistant (210) 436-3421 eortega@stmarytx.edu
Accreditations/Affiliations: National Association of Schools of Music • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
St. Mary's University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Performance and a Bachelor of Arts in All Level Music Education (band or choral). It has a strong jazz element and is developing a mariachi ensemble.
Performance opportunities include the Concert Choir (under the direction of Daniel Long), Rattler Pep Band and Jazz Orchestra (under the direction of John Rankin), Concert Band (under the direction of Dale Schultz), Opera Workshop, Chamber Choir, Percussion Ensemble, Strings, Jazz Lab, Brass, Woodwinds, Madrigals and the Guitar Ensemble (under the direction of Leslie Lyon). Mariachi ensemble is being developed.
Performance facilities include the University Conference Room (400 seats), the newly constructed recital hall (165 seats), and the Reinbolt Theater (200 seats); for more information contact John P. Moore.
Genres: Classical • Jazz

Saint Philips College | Fine Arts Department

1801 Martin Luther King Drive, WFAC 207-A, San Antonio, TX 78203-2098
(210) 486-2205
Henry Washington, Music Coordinator • Gregory Gonzales, Instrumental Music / Music Technology • Dr. Gregory Hudspeth, Dean of Arts and Sciences
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- Year department established: 1919
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: yes
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $900
- Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships available include the Fine Arts Scholarship; Kathryn Walker Morgan Scholarship.
Accreditations/Affiliations: Texas Association of Music Schools
St. Philip's College Fine Arts Dept. offers a Field of Study Associate of Arts Degree in Music. Students may choose their principal instrument from a wide variety of instruments and voice. In addition to a complete program that fulfills state requirements for a field of study associates degree, the college offers study in music software, recording technology, and performance in jazz, classical, R&B, and gospel styles.
Performance opportunities include the Electronic Keyboard Ensemble, Jazz Band, Guitar & String Ensembles, College Choir, Gospel Chorale, also our Mariachi Ensemble and the Community Choir (Both are Continuing Education courses). Henry Washington: Choirs (210) 531-3326, Gregory Gonzales: Instrumental (210) 531-3325.
Performance facility is the Watson Fine Arts Center Theatre. 600 seats. Contact Justin Bennett (210) 531-4706.

San Antonio College | Department of Music

1300 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78212-4299
(210) 733-2731 (210) 733-2000
Dr. Jessica Howard, Chairperson • Conrad D. Krueger, Dean of Arts and Sciences
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- Year department established: 1947
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $864
- Scholarships available: yes
Music scholarships are awarded in amounts ranging from $100-$300 per semester contingent upon audition and participation in an ensemble. Applications for scholarships based upon academic achievement are available through the Student Financial Aid Office.
Accreditations/Affiliations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • Texas Association of Music Schools
The Department of Music at San Antonio College offers an Associate of Arts and a transfer curriculum for students seeking an undergraduate degree in music at a four-year university. Enrichment courses such as Music Appreciation, American Music, and Humanities survey courses are offered for the general campus student and the community. On-campus recording facility available at KSYM-FM recording studio; for more information contact John Onderdonk, Program Coordinator.
Performance opportunities include the SAC Concert Band (50 members) and Brass Ensemble (12 members)--both under the direction of Peter Kline, 210-733-2731; SAC Concert Choir (65 members; Cindy Barber, Director 210-733-2731); Chamber Singers (16 members; Cindy Barbier, Director 210-733-2731); Latin Jazz Ensemble (15 members; Alice Gomez, Director 210-733-2731); Guitar Ensemble (16 members; Terry Muska, Director 210-733-2731); Early Music Ensemble (six members; Madalyn Blanchett, Director 210-733-2731). Jazz Ensemble (25 members; Andrew Gignac, Director 210-733-2731); Instrumental Chamber Ensemble (10 members, Elizabeth Girko, Director); and Estudiantina (12 members; Alice Gomez (210) 733-2731).
Performance facilities include the McAllister Auditorium (975 seats); Jennifer Anderson, Manager (210) 733-2717.

San Antonio College Radio, TV & Film Department/ Music Business Program

1300 San Pedro Avenue, LRTF - 114, San Antonio, TX 78212-4299
(210) 486-1367
Markene Bennett
- Year department established: 2005
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: yes
- Recording facility: yes
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $1,472- $ 2,832
- Scholarships available: yes
Various scholarships are available through the college's Financial Aide office.
San Antonio College Radio,TV & Film Department host this music business program leading to the AAS (2-year) degree. State of the art facilities in new Longwith Radio, TV & Film Bldg including surround-sound auditorium and recording studio, protools labs, and KSYM-FM.
McAllister Auditorium (800 seats) Auditorium Manager, (210) 733-2716 LRTF Lecture / Presentation Room Ester Valadez (210) 486-1367

Trinity University | Music Department

Music Department, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200
(210) 999-8212 (210) 999-8211
David Heller, Chairman • Carl Leafstedt, Associate Professor
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- Year department established: 1869
- Teaching certification: yes
- Internship required: yes
- Recording facility: yes
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $37,856
- Scholarships available: yes
Music scholarships range from $1,000 - $9,000 per year and are renewable annually based upon a successful audition, continued full-time enrollment at Trinity University, and participation in one or more of the performing ensembles. Piano, organ and composition scholarships are also available for private study. Students who complete the Music Scholarship Form will automatically be considered for both the Departmental and Baker Duncan scholarships.
Accreditations/Affiliations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Trinity University offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a broad and comprehensive course of study in the liberal arts. We also offer a Bachelor of Music with a plan of specialization and the opportunity of attaining a high level of accomplishment with majors in Performance, Composition, or a five-year teacher certification program. Requirements for all-level teacher certification include the Bachelor of Music degree and fifth-year internship program, culminating in the Master of Arts in Teaching.
Vocal Ensembles include: Trinity Choir, Chamber Singers, Voix d'Esprit, Choral Union, and Opera Workshop. Instrumental Ensembles include: Trinity Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Handbell Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble.
Performance facilities include the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall (320 seats) and Laurie Auditorium (2,700 seats).

University of Texas at San Antonio | Department of Music

Department of Music, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249-0645
(210) 458-4354 (210) 458-4011
Dr. Tracy Cowden, Chair of Department of Music • Steven Hill, Administrative Assistant • Dr. Stacey Davis, Associate Chair • Dr. Dan Gelo, Dean of College of Liberal and Fine Arts
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- Year department established: 1975
- Teaching certification: yes
- Internship required: yes
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $4,700
- Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships include the Department of Music Scholarship, Anna May Day Scholarship, Berg Scholarship, Andrew Gurwitz Scholarship, Marjorie Powell Zachry Piano Scholarship, Friends of Music, Emily Wells Brown Scholarship, Alfredo Flores/Alamo Music, Roneale Duncan Memorial, Music Faculty and Alumni, Theresa Gordon, Bess Hieronymus Scholarship, Janice K. Hodges Memorial, Rhoderick Key Memborial, Sam and Pam Kirkpatrick, Opera Guild of San Antonio, Linda Poetschke, Presser Scholarship, San Antonio Music Club, Joe and Chris Stuessy, Sturchio Family.
Accreditations/Affiliations: National Association of Manufacturers of Band Instruments • National Association of Music Merchants • National Association of Schools of Music
The University of Texas at San Antonio Department of Music is one of few schools in the U.S. that offers a combination Music/Business degree and will place students into music business internships. UTSA offers bachelor and master degrees with more than 300 majors enrolled in the Department of Music. A Bachelor of Music degree is offered in Music Marketing, Performance, Music Education, and Music Composition and a Master of Music degree is offered with an emphasis in either Performance, Music Education, Instrumental or Choral conducting, and Piano Pedagogy and Performance. We have outstanding music facilities and recording/technology studios.
Performance opportunities include the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Roadrunner Band, Concert Choir, Womens Choir, UTSA Chorus, Madrigal Singers, Jazz Choir, Lyric Theatre, Opera Workshop, Mariachi, and Chamber Ensembles.
Performance facilities include the Recital Hall (500 seats; Cindy Solis, Events Manager 210-458-5685), and Buena Vista Theater (seats 285).
Genres: Classical • Mariachi

University of Texas at San Antonio | Institute for Music Research

6900 North Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX 78249-0645
(210) 458-5335 (210) 458-4354
Dr. Stacey Davis, Director of Institute for Music Research • Dr. Den Gelo, Dean of Liberal and Fine Arts • Dr. Eugene Dowdy, Chair of Department of Music
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- Year department established: 1991
- Teaching certification: yes
- Internship required: yes
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $2,500
- Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships include the Division of Music Scholarship, Anna May Day Scholarship, Berg Scholarship, Andrew Gurwitz Scholarship, Zachary Scholarship, and Keyboard Scholarship.
Accreditations/Affiliations: National Association of Schools of Music • Texas Association of Music Schools
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a comprehensive public metropolitan university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Division of Music is authorized to award the Bachelor of Music degree with one of four emphases: music performance, composition, music marketing or music studies. The Institute for Music Research at the University of Texas at San Antonio was established to promote research in music education, musicology, music psychology and music technology. IMR activities include computer services (available worldwide via the Internet), conferences, research projects and publications.
Performance opportunities include the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Roadrunner Band, Concert Choir, UTSA Chorus, Madrigal Singers, Jazz Choir, Opera Workshop, and Chamber Ensembles.
Performance facilities include the Recital Hall (seats 500; Cindy Solis, Events Manager 210-458-5685) and the Buena Vista Theater (seats 285).

University of the Incarnate Word | Department of Music

4301 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209-6397
(210) 829-3848 (210) 829-6000
William Gokelman, Chair and Director of Choral Activities • Orit Eylon, Assistant Professor of Music • Jim Waller, Coordinator / Music Industry Studies Director • Dr. Janice Dvorkin, Director of Music Therapy • Roland Sul, Music & Art Secretary
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- Year department established: 1922
- Teaching certification: yes
- Internship required: yes
- Recording facility: yes
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $14,320
- Scholarships available: yes
Music scholarships up to $4,000 are available for music majors, with several academic awards made by the college. Music minors can earn up to $800.
Accreditations/Affiliations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • Texas Association of Music Schools
The Music Therapy program at the University of the Incarnate Word is the only approved Music Therapy program in South Texas. The Music Industries Studies program equips students with the necessary tools and knowledge for success in the highly competitive music business. Before graduation, students complete a 12-week internship at a facility in San Antonio, Los Angeles, Nashville or New York. The UIW electronic music studio is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art production equipment including: an Apple Mac Pro quad processor computer, Digital Performer, ProTools, Mach Five II software sampler with large sample library, the Garritan Personal Orchestra, and the Garritan Jazz and Big Band Collection.
Performance opportunities include Chorale (80 members), Madrigal (12 members) and Lirtugical Choir - Director, Terence Frazor (210-829-3848); Incarnate Word Community Orchestra (40 members) - Director, Marlon Chen; Jazz Ensemble (18 members) (210) 829-3850 - Director, Jim Waller (210) 829-6066; Mariachi Ensemble (10 members) - Director, Juan Ortiz; and Marching Band & Concert Band - Director, Ferdinand Vollmar, vollmar@uiwtx.edu.
Performance facilities include Palestrina Recital Hall (80 seats), Fine Arts Auditorium (1,000 seats), College Chapel (300 seats) and the Maddux Theatre (200 seats).
Genres: Classical • Jazz

Texas Lutheran University | School of Music

1000 West Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 372-6869 (830) 372-8000
Doug Boyer, Director • Beth Bronc, Associate Professor • Shaaron Conoly, Associate Professor, Director of Vocal Studies
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- Year department established: 1891
- Teaching certification: yes
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $27, 600
- Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships are available for music majors and performance awards are available for music majors as well as non-majors. Performance awards are awarded in band, choir, keyboard (piano and organ), vocal performance (music theater and opera) and strings. When participating in more than one ensemble or performance area, you may receive up to $2,000 from the combined Performance awards.
Accreditations/Affiliations: College Band Directors Association • Music Educators Nation Council: The National Associatinon For Music Education, Texas Band Masters Association • National Association of Teachers of Singing, TAAS, Texas Association of Music Schools • TMEA
The School of Music at Texas Lutheran University endeavors to stimulate growth in the appreciation of music among all members of the student body, and provide professional training for those interested in a career in music. Texas Lutheran University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Music in Performance and Bachelor of Music in All-Level Music Education. We are a member of the Texas Association of Music Schools and the National Association of Schools of Music.
Performance opportunities include the Concert Band (120 members; Beth Bronk, Conductor 830-372-6028), Jazz Band, (36 members; Dustin Jessop, Conductor 830-372-6015), Pep Band (120 members Beth Bronk, Conductor), the Texas Lutheran University Choir (53 members; Dr. Doug Boyer, Conductor 830-372-6869), Kantorei Chamber Choir (18 members; Dr. Doug Boyer, Conductor), and the Mid-Texas Symphony (65 members; David Mairs, Conductor 830-372-8089).
Performance facilities include the Ayers Recital Hall (180 seats), Jackson Auditorium (1,100 seats), and Wupperman Little Theater (300 seats).