The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
School of Music College of Fine Arts
School of Music Department Profile
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Department/School: School of Music |
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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. |
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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. |
PROFILE
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Majors: Bachelor of Music BM (EC-12 Teacher Certification) Bachelor of Music with a Major in Performance |
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Graduate Programs: Master of Music in Music Education Master of Music in Performance Master of Music in Ethnomusicology Master of Music in Conducting |
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Campus Program Offering Bachelor of Music BM (EC-12 Teacher Certification) Degree tracks in: Voice- 100% offered on both campuses Piano- 100% offered on both campuses Guitar- 100% offered on both campuses Winds, Brass and Percussion- 100% offered on both campuses Strings- 100% offered in Edinburg. 82% offered in Brownsville. Mariachi- 100% offered in Edinburg. Bachelor of Music with a Major in Performance Degree tracks in: Voice- 100% offered on both campuses Piano- 100% offered on both campuses Guitar- 100% offered on both campuses Winds, Brass and Percussion- 100% offered on both campuses Strings- 100% offered in Edinburg. 82% offered in Brownsville.
Certificates *Mariachi Certificate- 100% offered in Edinburg. *Popular Music Certificate- 100% offered in Edinburg. Jazz Studies Certificate- 100% offered in Brownsville. The Jazz program is a signature program based exclusively in Brownsville. *As our new programs such as Mariachi and Popular Music grow they will be offered on both campuses. *The ensemble experience at UTRGV School of Music- Students in Choir, Band and Orchestra have the privilege of rehearsing and performing on both Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. These ensembles are made up of students from both campuses and represent the finest music students of the Rio Grande Valley. Graduate programs- Graduate academic courses are offered primarily in Edinburg. Graduate applied lessons are offered on both campuses. |
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Mantra/Slogan: We will inspire artistry.
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