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Tuesday, September 07, 2021
Last year, the UTRGV School of Music’s hefty schedule of live events on the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses came to an abrupt halt, silenced by the pandemic and the need for safety.
Students of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s School of Music on Thursday worked alongside those of the School of Medicine to provide healing for the community in harmony, using the instruments they know how to use best.Read the full story by clicking here.
Sebastian Wilson, Music Performance - PianoWhat opportunities has UTRGV helped you find throughout your community?
UTRGV has given me many opportunities and I am eternally grateful for. My mentor, Dr. Saxon put me forward to participate in the Texas Music Teachers Association Young Artist Competition and I earned first place at that venue in 2020. I have been given leadership and management opportunities by being a Resident Assistant at Casa Bella. I am learning to be an educator by being given the opportunity to be a Music Tutor working at the Learning Center. These are a few of the opportunities I have received, and they are many more! Click Here to Read More!
Congratulations to Scott Roeder for two appearances on the Grammy Entry List for "Album of the Year" and "Best Classical Instrumental Solo" for his "Five Muses" release on Mark Masters.
Diego Garza, Music Performance major was chosen and recognized as a student who have made outstanding contributions to the university and local communities. Diego says, "My favorite thing about UTRGV are the professors. They're always there if I'm having trouble with anything and have adapted so quickly to this new learning environment." Click Here to Read More!
Check out our new School of Music Youtube Channel!
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music is the cultural leader of the Rio Grande Valley. We provide creative and innovative opportunities for experiencing the world and encouraging new ways of thinking about music research, performance, and education. The School of Music is home to over 400 music students and over 50 faculty. Our faculty and students are engaging in research, creative works, performing, and competing at national and international locations in Europe, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and across the United States. When you become a part of the UTRGV School of Music community, you will open the doors to incredible opportunities, exponential growth, and invaluable professional and personal friendships.
Beyond the Score: The Growth and Enhancement of Music Education in the Rio Grande Valley Mauricio Castellano The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals push to further equitable and quality primary and secondary education for students around the world . Sustainability Fellow Mauricio Castellano and advisor Dr. Mark Ramirez are conducting research methods to create an efficient and effective music education model, which will enhance student's quality of music and academic education.
UTRGV Mariachi Juvenil Aztlán wins at Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza
UTRGV’s Mariachi Juvenil Aztlán took top honors at the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, the largest and longest-running mariachi music festival in Texas.UTRGV’s student mariachi ensemble won first place in the university and college division, and Alex Vasquez, a voice major at UTRGV, took third place in the vocal competition. Click Here to Read More!
UTRGV alum says music education is a way to hit life’s high notes
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – Mathew Campbell, a UTRGV alumni, has transformed music from a creative hobby to a lifelong passion and career.Campbell is an award-winning composer and educator, taking what he loves about music and turning it into art and curriculum for students.“Music education is important to education as a whole because it can bring the art of being human to an academic setting,” he said. “Music brings the subjectivity to education where other subjects do not.”Campbell graduated from UTRGV with a bachelor’s in Music Education in 2016. He chose to attend UTRGV after being accepted into the University Scorpion Scholars Program provided by legacy institution The University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB) and Texas Southmost College (TSC).
Congratulations to senior music education major Chloe Vergara who spent the week in Austin as an Insight Fellow with Grammy winning choral ensemble Conspirare and their music director Craig Hella Johnson. She studied new music for guitars and choir, which was performed Saturday evening and which will be recorded for commercial release next week.
Congratulations to the UTRGV “Flautistas” Flute Ensemble, who were selected to perform at the 2020 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Convention in San Antonio, TX. The Flautistas will perform at TMEA under the direction of UTRGV Flute Professor Dr. Krista Jobson.
From Valley Stage to an International One
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – UTRGV School of Music alumnus Clyde Guerra this year found himself living out one of his dreams – getting to showcase his talent on television. Guerra was a contestant on the singing competition La Voz , the popular Mexican equivalent of The Voice in the United States . “When I auditioned, I felt I was putting myself out there. I had never done something like that before,” the Roma native said. “And I said, if it happens, it happens; if it doesn’t, it doesn’t.” Guerra started his journey by sending in an application to the show, along with an audition video. Getting the call from La Voz producers in March to come in for an audition was surreal, he said, but he certainly wasn’t going to pass it up. (June 2019)
UTRGV’s Hunter-Holly named a recipient of the 2018 NATS Emerging Leader Awards
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – MARCH 21, 2017 – Spring Break was in full swing, but Dr. Daniel Hunter-Holly was still in his office helping students. Music clearly plays a major role in the life of the associate professor of music and voice in the UTRGV School of Music, Department of Fine Arts.
UTRGV’s Quantz selected to conduct inaugural All-National Guitar Ensemble
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS -- FEB. 21, 2018 – For the first time, a guitar ensemble will be included as part of the National Association for Music Education’s All-National Honor Ensembles – and a University of Texas Rio Grande Valley professor will wield the baton.
Hansel & Gretel
Two children’s stories are about to satisfy musical appetites and be brought to life by the UTRGV Opera Theatre. Catherine Compton, director for the upcoming performances of “Hansel & Gretel” and “Amahl & the Night Visitors,” said the two works tie in together through their theme of food insecurity. View the Press Release.
UTRGV Opera Theater presents Lucinda y las Flores de la Nochebuena (November 2018)
Nationally acclaimed opera educator to work with UTRGV students on bringing original story to the stage (April 2018)
UTRGV 2nd Summer Saxophone Ensemble
A behind the scenes look at the 2nd Summer Saxophone Ensemble that took place during June of 2017 at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Middle and High School Saxophone players join UTRGV students, faculty, and other members of the band and orchestra community.
UTRGV Opera Theater takes first place in National Opera Association competition (December 2017)
UTRGV Opera Theater presents comic one-act, The Ugly Princess (November 2017)
UTRGV Opera Theater performs Hansel & Gretel and Amahl & the Night Visitors (November 2017)
Legendary bassist Eddie Gomez and his Jazz Trio to open Patron of the Arts Season at UTRGV
EDINBURG, TEXAS – AUG. 31, 2017 – The Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg Campus will be filled with the sounds of legendary bassist and two-time Grammy award winner Eddie Gomez and his Jazz Trio, 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11. Read the full release.
Recital by UTRGV music students Cedillo and Rivera a hit with Brownsville audience
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – JUNE 27, 2017 – UTRGV music students Doris Cedillo and Clemente Rivera captivated the audience at the Carlotta K. Petrina Cultural Center on Sunday, June 25, during an early evening recital. Read the full release.
UTRGV Flute Ensemble performs at the 2017 National Flute Association Convention in Minneapolis, MN under the direction of Dr. Krista Jobson and Dr. Brielle Frost
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – JUNE 23, 2017 – A group of local high school, UTRGV and TSC students led by Dr. William Haugeberg, assistant professor of Low Brass at UTRGV, are seen here rehearsing for the upcoming UTRGV Summer Trombone Concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, at the TSC Arts Center Main Hall, 90 Taylor Ave., in Brownsville. Read the full release.
Mariachi Aztlán and Mariachi Juvenil Aztlán ended the semester with a rousing concert in celebration of Cinco de Mayo on Monday, May 1, at the TSC Arts Center in Brownsville Read the full Release.
UTRGV’s Brownlow named to UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers
Dr. Art Brownlow, UTRGV professor of music, is one of just four UT System faculty members inducted April 11 into the Academy of Distinguished Teachers
UTRGV’s Mariachi Aztlán brings its music to San Diego, Chicago, for Spring Break workshops and performances.
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – MARCH 28, 2017 – UTRGV’s Mariachi Aztlán spent Spring Break attending, performing and teaching at two national mariachi festivals.
The UTRGV Flute Ensemble to perform at the 2017 National Flute Association Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Aug. 12, 2017 – The UTRGV Flute Ensemble will perform in recital by invitation at the 2017 National Flute Association Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The UTRGV Faculty Flute & Guitar Duo “Duo Aldebaran” to Perform In San Antonio and Minneapolis Minnesota
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – FEB. 9, 2017 – The UTRGV Faculty Flute & Guitar Duo “Duo Aldebaran” performed for over 300 delighted audience members at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Aug. 10, 2017 – The UTRGV Faculty Flute & Guitar Duo “Duo Aldebaran” will perform a full recital by invitation at the 2017 National Flute Association Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
UTRGV Bravo Opera Company’s community outreach delights school children with Hansel and Gretel (October 2016)
Bravo Opera Company puts finishing touches on this weekend’s performances of ‘Street Scene’ (April 2016)
The NoviTrio performed and gave masterclasses in multiple venues and several cities in Puerto Rico
PONCE & MAYAGUEZ, PUERTO RICO – December, 2016 – NoviTrio, a UTRGV faculty flute/viola/guitar trio comprised of UTRGV flute faculty Dr. Krista Jobson, viola faculty Dr. Joel Pagan, and guitar faculty Professor Hector Rodriguez, NoviTrio performed and gave masterclasses in multiple venues and several cities in Puerto Rico, for enthusiastic audiences.
UTRGV School of Music proudly presented at the Endless Mountain Music Festival summer 2016 in northern Pennsylvania.
The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley School of Music was proudly represented at the Endless Mountain Music festival this summer 2016 in northern Pennsylvania by numerous interns along with music faculty member, Dr. Diana Seitz, professor of violin. UTRGV’s interns this year included Rafael Ramirez (violin), Gerardo Garcia (violin), Aldo Peralta (violin), Miguel Gutierrez (viola), and Adrian Ponce (cello). Interns performed alongside professionals and received private instruction from the outstanding musicians. A highlight of the festival was the performance of Aram Khachaturian’s violin concerto, which featured Dr. Diana Seitz as soloist.
UTRGV Bravo Opera Company’s community outreach delights school children with ‘Hansel and Gretel’Cesia Hernandez, a junior education major from Brownsville, played the Día de los Muertos-inspired Sandman in UTRGV
UTRGV Tuba Euphonium Ensemble to perform in Washington, D.C., at U.S. Army Band workshop
The UTRGV Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble has traveled extensively and now will go to Washington, D.C., to perform on Feb. 2 at the annual U.S. Army Band Tuba Euphonium Workshop.
Tuba Christmas blows away Valley audience with unique holiday experience
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – DEC. 5, 2016 – A record breaking number of nearly 475 tuba and euphonium players filled The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Fieldhouse in Edinburg with rich and deep brassy sounds of holiday music Dec. 4 during the 28th annual Tuba Christmas concert.
Get Brassy: Enjoy a merry, musical Dec. 4 at the RGV TubaChristmas
EDINBURG, TEXAS – NOV. 29, 2016 – It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas – TubaChristmas, that is – in the Rio Grande Valley. The public is invited to celebrate the holidays by attending the 28th annual RGV TubaChristmas – the largest TubaChristmas event in the state of Texas.
UTRGV Clarinet Choirs perform at International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest 2016 in Lawrence, Kansas for enthusiastic audiences.
UTRGV was well represented at ClarinetFest 2016 as the Clarinet Choirs from both campuses performed. Only seventeen clarinet Choirs from all over the world were selected by demo recording and two of those groups were from UTRGV. The UTRGV – Edinburg Campus Clarinet Symphony under the direction of Dr. Bill O’Neil performed Ron Scott’s arrangement of the “Slavonic Dance 1” by Antonin Dvorak, along with two world premieres of works composed by our students, “9:13” by Clarisa De la Garza with the composer conducting, and “Storms” by Noel Barsenas. Dr. Jonathan Guist’s UTRGV – Brownsville Campus Clarinet Choir played a world premiere of its own, “new(er) counterpoint” by student Mathew Campbell under the direction of the composer followed by Jonathan Russell’s “Eleven” with Dr. Guist on the podium. Enthusiastic applause and comments from audience members were very positive for both groups.
Brownlow: 20th century student succeeds as 21st century educator
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – AUG. 15, 2016 – For Dr. Art Brownlow, UTRGV professor of music, the trumpet isn’t the only instrument important for teaching. Enter the iPad.
Music students tuning up for summer music programs in Texas, Italy and England
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – JUNE 3, 2016 – Brownsville native José “Joey” Garcia, a senior music education major at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, became emotional when he discovered the name of the scholarship that would help him participate in the Spotlight on Opera summer training program.
Bravo Opera Company puts finishing touches on this weekend’s performances of ‘Street Scene’
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – APRIL 19, 2016 – Bravo Opera Company at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will present “Street Scene,” an opera by Kurt Weill and Langston Hughes, on Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, April 24, at the TSC Arts Center in Brownsville.
UTRGV faculty member Kurt Martinez performs Feb. 22 in classical, flamenco guitar recital
EDINBURG, TEXAS – FEB. 18, 2016 – Dr. Kurt Martinez, internationally recognized guitarist and associate professor of music at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, will present a guitar recital on Monday, Feb. 22, featuring works for classical and flamenco guitar.
Musicians tune into holiday spirit during 2015 Tuba Christmas at UTRGV
EDINBURG, TEXAS – DEC. 13, 2015 – The deep, august sounds of more than 300 tubas and euphoniums – many of them festively decorated with holiday sparkles and themes – filled The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Fieldhouse, during the 27 th annual Tuba Christmas ensemble concert.
UTRGV, Valley high school musicians sweep competition at Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – NOV. 25, 2015 – University of Texas Rio Grande Valley mariachi musicians topped all university-level competitors at the national Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, held Nov. 15-21 in San Antonio.
Ring in the holiday season at the RGV TubaChristmas concert Dec. 13 at UTRGV
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas, Nov. 23, 2015 — Tuba players from across the Rio Grande Valley will join forces to continue a 26-year-old tradition – bringing holiday cheer at the annual RGV TubaChristmas concert.
UTRGV Tuba-Euphonium Festival features performances, training, by top world musicians
EDINBURG, TEXAS – OCT 28, 2015 – The public is invited to a number of free performances during the RGV Tuba-Euphonium Festival, Oct. 30 and 31 at the Edinburg Campus of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
First time for community audience: Bravo Opera Company performs ‘Hansel and Gretel’
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – OCT. 14, 2015 – For more than a decade, Bravo Opera Company on the Brownsville campus of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been performing Hansel and Gretel for area school children as part of the School of Music’s community outreach program.
Bravo! PAC premiere opens with packed house, powerful performances
EDINBURG, TEXAS-APRIL 24, 2015-The Grand Premiere of the Performing Arts Complex on April 23 was a prime opportunity to blend performing arts from the Edinburg and Brownsville legacy campuses as they come together to become The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.