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Brownsville, BMSLC 2.214
Edinburg, PACB 2.108
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Mission

The UTRGV School of Music prepares students to succeed as teachers, performers, and scholars by studying diverse musical styles, genres, and traditions; conducting research; and collaborating with each other as well as with local, national, and global communities. Through extensive community engagement, service learning, and exceptional performance opportunities, we expand the understanding of music, and enrich the cultural life in our local society and beyond.

Vision

To be a leader in the education of musicians through the innovation and sustainable approaches to performance, research, and teaching, in a bilingual and multicultural environment.

School of Music Message

The UTRGV School of Music is led by nationally and internationally recognized professors known for their abilities to guide students to high achievements and professional success. Our students receive national recognition as performers and they become highly skilled teachers. We bring the music of the world here and we introduce the world to our music.

The Right Stage for Performers
We have outstanding concert halls in Brownsville and Edinburg which give students the real experience of performing in world-class acoustic halls.

Innovative Programs
The School of Music offers unique chamber ensembles and incorporates tablet-based music instruction on the leading edge. These experiences are guided by faculty who are UT System Regents Outstanding Teachers and Apple Distinguished Educators.

Music, Life, Work
We have programs to engage students in the fabric of the community as musicians and teachers. We create opportunities for students to explore what music can be, how music is a shared joy and deep expression in all its variety.

Inventing New Avenues
We are an emerging research university that gives us the incredibly rare chance to seek new ways to create, present, learn, and teach music that leads to the next level. We invite you to be part of that creative process, to contribute to the future and to discover new insights. 

Academic Programs

Bachelor's

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Bachelor's Degree

Music - Teacher Certification (BM)

Bachelor of Music in Music — Teacher Certification

Program Modality: Campus

The Bachelor’s degree in Music (with EC-12 Teacher Certification) prepares students for careers as Music Teachers, who want to educate their students in performance and music theory. Music teachers lead various performance ensembles, such as marching band, orchestra, or choir. This degree can also lead to other careers in the field of music, including work as a Musicologist, Music Historian, Ethnomusicologist, and more. The required courses are aligned with the state of Texas requirements for teacher certification (TExES).

UTRGV is approved by the State Board of Educator Certification to recommend students who complete all requirements of this degree for teaching certification.

Students choose from several concentrations.

The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Concentrations:

  • Guitar
  • Mariachi
  • Piano
  • String
  • Voice
  • Woodwind/Brass/Percussion

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Bachelor's Degree

Music Composition (BM)

Bachelor of Music in Music Composition

Program Modality: Campus

The Bachelor of Music in Music Composition offers an exciting experience for students who want to dive deep into the world of music composition.  

In this program, you will study music theory and composition techniques in an intensive and engaging way. You will get plenty of hands-on experience, composing music for a wide range of instruments and ensembles. The program encourages you to explore and develop your unique musical voice, whether you are into classical, jazz, or electronic.  

If you are ready to turn your passion for music into a career, the Bachelor of Music in Music Composition program will help you achieve your goals and make your note in the music world.  

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Bachelor's Degree

Music Technology (BM)

Bachelor of Music in Music Technology

Program Modality: Campus

The Bachelor of Music in Music Technology program is designed to prepare you with the skills and knowledge you need for a successful career in the modern music industry.  

Imagine diving into a curriculum that covers everything from music theory and recording techniques to programming languages and sound design. The program will teach you about sound science and how to use cutting-edge technology to capture, create, and manipulate audio!  

Courses in this program are as exciting as they are varied. Plus, the program emphasizes hands-on experience. You will get to work with state-of-the-art equipment and software and collaborate on real-world projects, giving you a taste of what it is like to work in the industry. If you are ready to turn your passion for music and technology into a career, this program is an incredible opportunity to do just that.  

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Bachelor's Degree

Performance (BM)

Bachelor of Music in Performance

Program Modality: Campus

The Bachelor’s degree in Performance leads students toward graduate study and/or a career in music performance and is a valuable stepping stone to a professional career. It requires proficiency in a secondary instrument and junior and senior recitals in the major area of study. The program offers several concentrations.

The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Concentrations:

  • Guitar
  • Piano
  • String
  • Voice
  • Woodwind/Brass/Percussion

Master's

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Master's Degree

Music (MM)

Master of Music in Music

Program Modality: Campus

The Master's degree in Music provides advanced graduate level study and preparation for musicians interested in music history, theory, and pedagogy beyond the scope of a bachelor's degree in music. Students choose from several concentrations.

The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Concentrations:

  • Conducting
  • Ethnomusicology
  • Multiple Instrument Performance
  • Music Education
  • Performance
  • Theory-Composition

Community

UTRGV Young Artists Piano Camp (5th-12th Grades)

A piano camp for intermediate to advanced pianists in middle school and high school that features concerts, guest artists, master classes and other courses.

$200 | Summer 2025 dates TBA



Vaquero Band Camp (7th-12th Grades)

Four day band camp where students grade 7 to 12 will have the opportunity to elevate their musical skills, engage with award-winning faculty, connect with talented band students from throughout the valley, and dive into the collegiate music major experience.

$200 | Summer 2025 dates TBA
 
 
Cello Festival 


Mariachi Festival 
 
UTRGV Music Major for a Day
teresita.lozano@utrgv.edu
TMEA All-State Band Etude Clinics 
Dr. Krista Jobson krista.jobson@utrgv.edu

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Dr. Jonathan Guist jonathan.guist@utrgv.edu 
 

Youth Orchestra 
 

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Contact College of Fine Arts

Brownsville

BMSLC 2.210
Email: cofa@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-2175
Fax: (956) 665-2177

Edinburg

ELABS 334
Email: cofa@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-2175
Fax: (956) 665-2177

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