School of Music

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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Album cover for Viola Fantasies by Misha Galaganov, featuring works by Georg Philip Telemann. The design includes a portrait of the artist and a stylized viola motif.

Mikhail Galaganov Unveils ‘Viola Fantasies’: A Groundbreaking Album  

Congratulations to Mikhail Galaganov, division chair of strings and professor of viola, on the release of his latest album, “Viola Fantasies.” Thi...

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TCU Symphony Orchestra Series: Christmas Concert 2022

TCU Symphony Orchestra Honored with First Place in The American Prize 

Congratulations to the TCU Symphony Orchestra, directed by Dr. Germán Gutiérrez, for earning first place in The American Prize in Orchestra Performa...

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Velasco with a group of female trombonists at the festival.

Jeanette Velasco ’25 Takes Center Stage at Trombonanza: A Journey of Heritage and Advocacy 

Jeanette Velasco ’25, a DMA trombone student, was invited to serve as a featured artist and faculty member at this year’s Trombonanza in Argentina...

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TCU Flute Choir in the TCU Music Center.

TCU Flute Choir Performs at the Prestigious National Flute Association    

The TCU Flute Choir, led by Associate Professor of Flute Shauna Thompson, will perform as an invited guest at this year’s National Flute Association...

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Joao Perez ’25 Selected for Prestigious Aspen Music Festival

In the TCU Violin Studio, students refine their craft in the classroom, on stage and in the world. Assistant Professor of Violin Haerim Lee’s career...

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