School of Music

Group photo from right to left: Stephen Bates, Amanda Goodwin, Corey Hale, Chad Jung, Alex Moore, and SeungChan Lee on the stairs of the TCU Music Center.

Behind the Scenes at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition 

This summer, the eyes of the classical music world turn once again to Fort Worth for the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition — one of the mo...

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Corey Trahan performing on stage in a black suit.

Corey Trahan Takes on International Stages in Japan and Italy this Summer  

Corey Trahan, director of the opera studio and instructor II of voice, has been chosen to join the esteemed faculty at the Tokyo Opera Studio in Japan...

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n the basement of Ed Landreth Hall, parents/caregivers and children participate in the Music Together "mixed ages" class, open to children 0-4 years old. The class is part of the Music Generations program.

TCU Music Preparatory Division Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence in Music Education

For 50 years, the TCU Music Preparatory Division has shaped the musical journeys of countless students, from young beginners to lifelong learners. Wha...

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The artwork for Anam the Witch and Beatriz the Beautiful features a castle in the background, with a woman standing next to a cow in the foreground on the left.

Bringing Latin Culture to the Opera Stage 

The TCU Opera Studio is proud to present “Anam the Witch and Beatriz the Beautiful,” a new bilingual children’s opera inspired by a Mexican folk...

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Group photo of PianoTexas participants standing on stage in The Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU.

Choosing the World’s Top Talent for the PianoTexas Festival & Academy

The 45th PianoTexas International Festival & Academy, hosted by TCU’s School of Music, is set to deliver an unforgettable experience this summer...

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A Night of World Premieres: TCU Wind Symphony at the 2025 CBDNA Conference 

The TCU School of Music is proud to host the 2025 College Band Director’s National Association Conference, organized by Bobby Francis, director of b...

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A male student in a black long-sleeve button-down shirt plays a silver trumpet in the atrium of the TCU Music Center.

The School of Music Hosts the Nation’s Premier Trumpet Competition

The TCU School of Music is honored to host the National Trumpet Competition, a premier event that showcases emerging talent and provides invaluable ed...

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A graphic with a purple overlay features three flags waving, including a TCU flag, a Texas state flag, and a U.S. flag. The title 'Texas, Our Texas' appears in white, with the subtitle 'Official state song' below it. In the lower right corner, there are two black-and-white photos: one of composer William J. Marsh and another of the TCU Men's Glee Club. A purple Texas-shaped icon is placed near the images, and William J. Marsh's name is displayed beneath his portrait.

Texas, Our Texas! A Musical Legacy Rediscovered 

Texas, our Texas! All hail the mighty State!  Texas, our Texas! So wonderful so great!  These iconic opening lines from the official Texas state son...

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