Colleges and Universities in Waco / Temple / Killeen

Number of Listings: 6

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | Department of Music

900 College Street, Box 8012, Belton, TX 76513
(254) 295-4683 (254) 295-4678
Dr. Mark Humphrey, Chair • Dr. Michelle Roueché, Director of Choral Studies • Jonathan Gary, Director UMHB Conservatory of Music
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- Year department established: 1920
- Teaching certification: yes
- Internship required: yes
- Recording facility: yes
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $9,000
- Scholarships available: yes
Endowed and institutional scholarships of various amounts are available along with band and choral scholarships.
Accreditations/Affiliations: National Association of Schools of Music • Texas Association of Music Schools • Texas Music Educators Association
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor offers a Bachelor of Music degree in Church Music, Performance, Music Education, and Composition.
Performance opportunities include Marching Band (100 members) directed by Barbara Lambrecht (254) 295-4230; Concert Band (75 members) directed by Barbara Lambrecht; Concert Choir (100 members) directed by John McLean (254) 295-4228; One Voice (16 members) directed by Matt Crosbyavid Guess (254) 295-4228; University Handbells (12 members) directed by George Stansbury (254) 295-4679; Opera/Musical Theatre directed by George Hogan (254) 295-4689.
Performance facilities include Hughes Auditorium (403 seats), Shelton Theatre (400 seats), Capt Amphitheatre (500 seats), and W.W. Walton Chapel (1,200 seats).
Genres: Classical • Jazz

Central Texas College | Department of Fine Arts

P.O. Box 1800, Killeen, TX 76540
(254) 526-1866 (800) 223-4760
James Salter, Chair for Fine Arts • Celinda Hallbauer, Music Faculty Professor
Website • Website
- Year department established: 1968
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition:
- Scholarships available: yes
Music scholarships are available. Audition required. Deadline March 1.
Accreditations/Affiliations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • Texas Association Schools of Music
Central Texas College offers an associate degree in music which allows students to then transfer to a Bachelor of Music program.
Performance opportunities include the Central Texas College Chorus and the Central Texas College Instrumental Ensemble.
Performance facilities include the Fine Arts Auditorium (400 seats) and Fine Arts Room (100 seats).
Genres: A cappella • Jazz

Temple College | Performing Arts Department

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

Baylor University | School of Music

One Bear Place, No. 97408, Waco, TX 76798
(254) 710-3571
Ruth Tucker, Administrative Assistant • Dr. Georgia Green, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs • Dr. Michael N. Jacobson, Associate Dean for Operations
Website
- Year department established: 1921
- Teaching certification: yes
- Internship required: yes
- Recording facility: yes
- Typical undergraduate tuition: $37,996
- Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships are available by audition in all areas within the School of Music. Call for specific audition dates. Outstanding students pursuing a Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Education degree will be selected to receive music scholarships on the basis of their performance ability and the programmatic needs of the School of Music. All awards are made on a one-year basis and are renewable, depending upon satisfactory academic and music progress for a total of four years for Bachelor of Music majors, or five years for Bachelor of Music Education majors.
Accreditations/Affiliations: National Association of Schools of Music • National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education • Texas Association of Music Schools
Baylor University's School of Music offers a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Music with approximately 360 music majors currently enrolled in the department. An all-level music teaching certificate can be obtained through the department. The university has three recording studios, three rehearsal studios, and a complete MIDI lab. The Moody Library houses the complete Bob Darden collection of Gospel and Contemporary Christian music (more than 10,000 albums, cassettes, compact discs and videos).
Performance opportunities include the Baylor Symphony Orchestra, the Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and seven choral ensembles.
Performances and recital facilities include the Jones Concert Hall (1000 seats), Meadows Recital Hall (200 seats), Markham Recital Hall (50 seats), Roxy Grove Recital Hall (500 seats), and Waco Hall (2000 seats).
Genre: Classical

Stephen Gusukuma

Waco, TX
(254) 710-3565
Stephen Gusukuma
- Year department established:
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: no
- Recording facility: no
- Typical undergraduate tuition:
- Scholarships available: no
Lecturer in Choral Music
Genre: Classical

McLennan Community College | Music Industry Careers

1400 College Drive, Waco, TX 76708
(254) 299-8110 (254) 299-8000
Jon Kutz, Director • Marisa Silva, Division Secretary • Robert Page, Division Director
Website
- Year department established: 1980
- Teaching certification: no
- Internship required: yes
- Recording facility: yes
- Typical undergraduate tuition: NA
- Scholarships available: yes
Competitive scholarships are offered. Music Scholarships at McLennan Community College are available to all qualified students, whether they are music majors or not. Although encouraged, it is not required that an individual take private lessons if they are not a music major. Award amounts are generous, varying from one-third to full tuition and fee reimbursement.
Accreditations/Affiliations: Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association • National Association of Music Business Institution • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Commercial Music Program awards five AAS degrees in: performance, audio technology; songwriting; music industry management, and venue and talent management. One Year Certificates are awarded in: performance; songwriting; and music industry management. Marketable Skills Certificates are awarded in: performance; songwriting; music industry management, venue and talent management and sound reinforcement. Program facilities include: a 48-track analog recording studio; a Spectral Hard Disk recording/editing studio; post and preproduction suites; a MIDI suite and lab; two performance halls; and four rehearsal rooms and practice rooms. The Commercial Music Program is very proud of its placement record which easily exceeds the state requirement of 85% placement of all graduates. MCC offers financial aid and equal opportunity for all qualified students. The Music Department offers an Associate of Arts degree with emphasis in performance and/or music education. The required courses within this degree are fully transferable to a four-year university
Commercial Music performances opportunities include over 14 bands and ensembles studying these styles; rock, country, bluegrass, contemporary Christian, jazz, Gospel, rap, hip hop, Tejano, mariachi, ska; and pop. Other styles are added as needed. Commercial Music students are also encouraged to participate in the College's Transfer Music Program's choir and bands.
Performance facilities include the Performing Arts Center (350 seats) and Fine Arts Center (140 seats); please call (254) 299-8283 for more information. The Bosque River Stage with 530 stadium seats and 250+ lawn seats is managed by venue management students.
Genres: Jazz • Pop