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American Orff-Schulwerk Association - Central Texas Orff Chapter ~ 2
6313 Evers Road #1413
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 363-6534
angeladon [at] aol.com
Angela Leonhardt, President
Heather Klossner, Vice President

Music Department Statistics
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Full-time professors: 1
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(within major: ; within minor: )
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Accreditations/Affiliations

Central Texas Orff is based in San Antonio, and hosts four professional development workshops per year for elementary music educators in collaboration with the Texas Music Educators Association, and local school districts. In addition, Orff Schulwerk levels courses lasting two weeks are offered each summer at the campus of Trinity University. CTO is a chapter of the national organization, American Orff-Schulwerk Association...Orff Schulwerk is a way to teach and learn music. It is based on things children like to do: sing, chant rhymes, clap, dance, and keep a beat on anything near at hand. These instincts are directed into learning music by hearing and making music first, then reading and writing it later. This is the same way we all learned our language...Orff Schulwerk happens in a non-competitive atmosphere where one of the rewards is the pleasure of making good music with others. When the children want to write down what they have composed, reading and writing find their moment. ..Orff Schulwerk uses poems, rhymes, games, songs, and dances as examples and basic materials. These may be traditional or original. Spoken or sung, they may be accompanied by clapping and stamping or by drums, sticks, and bells. ..With Orff Schulwerk, improvisation and composition start students on a lifetime of knowledge and pleasure through personal musical experience. Learning is meaningful only if it brings satisfaction to the learner, and satisfaction arises from the ability to use acquired knowledge for the purpose of creating. For both teacher and student, Orff Schulwerk is a theme with endless variation.

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Audio Enginearing Institute
6610 Buffalo Hills
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210) 698-9666
info[at]NOSPAMaudio-eng.com
Marius Perron III, Chief Instructor

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1978
Undergraduate students:
Graduate students:
Doctoral students:
Full-time professors: 2
Part-time instructors: 5
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Undergraduate degree hours needed:
(within major: ; within minor: )
Teaching certification: no
Internship required: no
Recording facility: yes
Scholarships available: no

Scholarship coordinator and phone:

Accreditations/Affiliations
Audio Engineering Society
IEEE
International MIDI Association

The Audio Enginearing Institute teaches the technical side of sound and music - about microphones, mixing boards, loudspeakers, computer audio, Pro Tools, 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 Enginearing Institute has taught sound engineering since 1978. We are approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission Career Schools division.

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Our Lady of the Lake University • Department of Music
411 Southwest 24th Street
San Antonio, TX 78207-4689
(210) 434-6711 ext. 8137; (210) 434-6711; Fax (210) 431-4090
danif[at]NOSPAMlake.ollusa.edu
Dr. Martha Fabrique, Chair
Mary Francine Danis, Dean of Arts and Sciences
Ruth Moreland, Voice Instructor/Choral

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1911
Undergraduate students: 11
Graduate students:
Doctoral students:
Full-time professors: 4
Part-time instructors: 8
Student-Teacher ratio: 5:1
Undergraduate degree hours needed: NA
(within major: 36; within minor: 18)
Teaching certification: yes
Internship required: yes
Recording facility: no
Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships are available and they require an in-person audition which is to be completed during the month of February.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Sister Jule Adele Espey at (210) 434-6711 ext. 2247

Accreditations/Affiliations
Texas Association of Music Schools

Our Lady of the Lake University provides curriculum for a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music, certification for Elementary Music Education, and a minor in music. The curriculum is founded on a balance of theory, history/literature, and solo/ensemble courses and experiences. A variety of courses and private instruction 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.

Overall enrollment: 3,395
Typical undergraduate tuition: $14,650

Palo Alto College • Fine and Performing Arts Speech Communication
1400 West Villaret Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 921-5340; (210) 921-5000; Fax (210) 921-5424
bosner[at]NOSPAMaccdvm.accd.edu
Carolyn DeLecour, Chairperson
Brent Osner, Associate Professor of Music
Armin Marmolejo, Instructor of Music

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1989
Undergraduate students: 40
Graduate students:
Doctoral students:
Full-time professors: 2
Part-time instructors: 7
Student-Teacher ratio: NA
Undergraduate degree hours needed: NA
(within major: NA; within minor: NA)
Teaching certification: no
Internship required: no
Recording facility: yes
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 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 and Palo Alto Conjunto Juan Ortiz (210) 921-5340.

Overall enrollment: 6,400
Typical undergraduate tuition: $1,332

St. Mary's University • Department of Music
1 Camino Santa Maria • Box 62
San Antonio, TX 78228-8562
(210) 436-3421; (210) 431-5023; Fax (210) 436-3640

John P. Moore, Chairperson
Dr. Janet Dizinno, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
Delia Von Muldau, Administrative Asst to the Dean

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1940
Undergraduate students: 30
Graduate students:
Doctoral students:
Full-time professors: 5
Part-time instructors: 22
Student-Teacher ratio: 10:1
Undergraduate degree hours needed: 131
(within major: 64; within minor: 21)
Teaching certification: yes
Internship required: no
Recording facility: yes
Scholarships available: yes
Performance grants of up to $5,000 are awarded in the areas of piano, voice, guitar, winds, and jazz.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: John P. Moore at (210) 436-3421.

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.

Overall enrollment: 4,000
Typical undergraduate tuition: $19,334

Saint Philips College • Fine Arts Department 2
1801 Martin Luther King Drive, WFAC 207-A
San Antonio, TX 78203-2098
(210) 531-3321; (210) 531-3200; Fax (210) 531-4768
hwashing[at]NOSPAMaccd.edu
Henry Washington, Music Coordinator
Gregory Gonzales, Instrumental Music / Music Technology
Dr. Gregory Hudspeth, Dean of Arts and Sciences

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1919
Undergraduate students: 35
Graduate students:
Doctoral students:
Full-time professors: 2
Part-time instructors: 10
Student-Teacher ratio: 20:1
Undergraduate degree hours needed: 73
(within major: 43; within minor: NA)
Teaching certification: no
Internship required:
Recording facility: yes
Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships available include the Fine Arts Scholarship; Kathryn Walker Morgan Scholarship.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Regis Shephard (210) 531-3321.

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..

Overall enrollment: 9,000
Typical undergraduate tuition: $900

San Antonio College • Department of Music
1300 San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78212-4299
(210) 733-2731; (210) 733-2000; Fax (210) 733-2985
jhoward[at]NOSPAMaccd.edu
Dr. Jessica Howard, Chairperson
Conrad D. Krueger, Dean of Arts and Sciences

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1947
Undergraduate students: 200
Graduate students:
Doctoral students:
Full-time professors: 9
Part-time instructors: 30
Student-Teacher ratio: NA
Undergraduate degree hours needed: 66
(within major: 35; within minor: NA)
Teaching certification: no
Internship required:
Recording facility: yes
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.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Student Financial Aid Office (210) 733-2150. Music Scholarships (210) 733-2731.

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.

Overall enrollment: 22,000
Typical undergraduate tuition: $864

San Antonio College Radio, TV & Film Department/ Music Business Program
1300 San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78212-4299
(210) 733-2793; Fax (210) 733-2778
fweiss[at]NOSPAMaccd.edu
Fredric A. Weiss, Professor and Program Coordinator

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 2005
Undergraduate students: 70
Graduate students:
Doctoral students:
Full-time professors: 1
Part-time instructors: 3
Student-Teacher ratio: 1:18
Undergraduate degree hours needed: 65-67
(within major: 50; within minor: )
Teaching certification:
Internship required: yes
Recording facility: yes
Scholarships available: yes
Various scholarships are available through the college's Financial Aide office.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: (210) 733-2150

Accreditations/Affiliations

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 Valasez (210) 733-2793.

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Typical undergraduate tuition: $1,472- $ 2,832

Trinity University • Music Department
Music Department, One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212-7200
(210) 999-8212; (210) 999-7011; Fax (210) 999-8170
carl.leafstedt[at]NOSPAMtrinity.edu
Dr. Carl Leafstedt, Chairman
Michael Fischer, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Diane Cummings Persellin, Professor of Music
Amy Lazzell, Senior Secretary

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1869
Undergraduate students: 50
Graduate students:
Doctoral students:
Full-time professors: 12
Part-time instructors: 22
Student-Teacher ratio: 11:1
Undergraduate degree hours needed: 124
(within major: 60; within minor: 26)
Teaching certification: yes
Internship required: yes
Recording facility: yes
Scholarships available: yes
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Department of Music at (210) 736-8212.

Accreditations/Affiliations
National Association of Schools of Music
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. Performance opportunities include three choirs, a symphony orchestra, two bands, handbell choir, and numerous small ensembles. Performance facilities include the Ruth Taylor Concert Hall (325 seats) and Laurie Auditorium (2,700 seats).

Overall enrollment: 2,500
Typical undergraduate tuition: NA

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; Fax (210) 458-4381
steven.hill[at]NOSPAMutsa.edu
Dr. David Frego, Chair, Department of Music
Dr. Dan Gelo, Dean, College of Liberal and Fine Arts
Naomy Ybarra, Administrative Associate
Dr. James Balentine, Associate Chair
Steven Hill, Administrative Assistant

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1975
Undergraduate students: 260
Graduate students: 20
Doctoral students: 0
Full-time professors: 22
Part-time instructors: 35
Student-Teacher ratio: 7:12
Undergraduate degree hours needed: 123
(within major: 56; within minor: NA)
Teaching certification: yes
Internship required: yes
Recording facility: yes
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.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Dr. James Balentine at (210) 458-4354.

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 250 majors enrolled in the Department of Music. A Bachelor of Music degree is offered in Music Marketing, Performance, Music Studies, and Music Composition and a Master of Music degree is offered with a concentration in either Performance, Music Education, Instrumental or Choral conducting, and Piano Pedagogy and Performance. We have outsanding music facilities and a new recording/technology studio. 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).

Overall enrollment: 27,400
Typical undergraduate tuition: $4,700

University of Texas at San Antonio • Institute for Music Research 2
6900 North Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, TX 78249-0645
(210) 458-5335; (210) 458-4354; Fax (210) 458-4381
stacey.davis[at]NOSPAMutsa.edu
Dr. Stacey Davis, Director, Institute for Music Research
Dr. Den Gelo, Dean, Liberal and Fine Arts
Dr. Eugene Dowdy, Chair, Department of Music

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1991
Undergraduate students: 260
Graduate students: 30
Doctoral students:
Full-time professors: 21
Part-time instructors: 26
Student-Teacher ratio: NA
Undergraduate degree hours needed: 123
(within major: 56; within minor: NA)
Teaching certification: yes
Internship required: yes
Recording facility: yes
Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships include the Division of Music Scholarship, Anna May Day Scholarship, Berg Scholarship, Andrew Gurwitz Scholarship, Zachary Scholarship, and Keyboard Scholarship.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Dr. Eugene Dowdy at (210) 458-4354.

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).

Overall enrollment: 24,000
Typical undergraduate tuition: $2,500

University of the Incarnate Word • Department of Music 2
4301 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209-6397
(210) 829-3848; (210) 829-6000; Fax (210) 829-3880
jwaller[at]NOSPAMuiwtx.edu
William Gokelman, Chair and Director of Choral Actitivities
Dr. Janice Dvorkin, Director of Music Therapy
Jim Waller, Coordinator, Music Industry Studies
Donna Aronson, Dean of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1922
Undergraduate students: 45
Graduate students:
Doctoral students:
Full-time professors: 6
Part-time instructors: 20
Student-Teacher ratio: 8:1
Undergraduate degree hours needed: 156
(within major: NA; within minor: NA)
Teaching certification: yes
Internship required: yes
Recording facility: yes
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.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: William Gokelman (210) 829-3848.

Accreditations/Affiliations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Texas Association of Music Schools

The Music Therapy program is the only approved Music Therapy program in South Texas. The Music Industries Studies program equips the student with the necessary tools and knowledge for success in the highly competitive music business. Before graduation, the student completes a 12-week internship at a facility in San Antonio, Los Angeles, Nashville or New York. Recently a UIW student completed a dual internship at Virgin Records and Interscope Records in Los Angeles and has become an employee. Virgin Records has agreed to interview internship candidates recommended by Incarnate Word. The UIW electronic music studio currently includes two complete workstations with Apple Macintosh G5 dual processor computers running MTO's Digital Performer, Finale, and three software samplers (Mach Five, Kompakt and the Garritan Personal Orchestra). For more information visit "http://www.uiwtx.edu/~music/ or contact William Gokelman at (210) 829-3848. Performance opportunities include Chorale (80 members), Madrigal (12 members) and Lirtugical Choir - Director, William Gokelman (210-829-3848); Incarnate Word Community Orchestra (40 members) - Director, Marlon Chen; Jazz Ensemble (12 members) (210) 829-3850 - Director, Jim Waller (210) 829-6066; and Mariachi Ensemble (10 members) - Director, Juan Ortiz. Performance facilities include Palestrina Recital Hall (80 seats), Fine Arts Auditorium (1,000 seats), College Chapel (300 seats) and the Maddux Theatre (200 seats).

Overall enrollment: 5200
Typical undergraduate tuition: $14,320