Events & Programs

2023-2024 Concert Season

The TCU School of Music welcomes you to the 2023-2024 concert season! Please join us for a wide variety of unforgettable performances, recitals, and events, presented by TCU students, faculty, and esteemed guest artists.

Tickets for the majority of ensemble concerts and special events are $10 each or free with a TCU ID. Tickets may be purchased through the online Box Office.

Visit https://calendar.tcu.edu/school_of_music and follow @TCUMusic on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest event information.

Updated 7/2023

In the TCU School of Music, we host over 300 musical events each year from annual festivals to guest artist recitals. Visit the link below to see our upcoming events. You can also watch our events through our livestream option.

At TCU, we offer a range of music education opportunities for all ages. Instruction ranges from baby classes for infants and caregivers to beginning keyboard and Rhythm Kid™ classes for preschool and elementary students as well as private lessons for various age groups.

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The TCU Summer Music Institute provides an intensive, yet fun-filled educational experience through two-, three- and four-day camps and workshops. Middle school, high school, and college-age students participate in a variety of masterclasses, rehearsals, concerts, and recreational activities in a welcoming and supervised environment.

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Continue scrolling to see Ensemble, Faculty Recital, and Special Events

December 6

7:00 PM: Time featuring the University Singers

December 4

5:30 PM: Juan Pablo de Leon Ruiz, violin; Eligah Ong, piano

December 3

5:00 PM: TCU Clarinet Ensemble

December 3

1:00 PM TCU Saxophone Studio Recital Fall 2023

December 2

7:00 PM: A Joint Senior Recital – Alyssa Lewis and Courtney Parnitke, sopranos; Vincent Yang and Raul Canosa, pianos

December 2

7:00 PM: Joshua Stanczak, piano

December 2

5:00 PM: James Wehe, piano

December 2

3:00 PM: Vincent Yang, piano

December 2

2:00 PM: Faith Adams, Soprano; Andrew Packard, Piano presents Siren Songs

November 29

7:00 PM: Fall Cello Studio Recital

November 29

7:00 PM: TCU Piano Night

November 28

8:30 PM: Matt Assis, Bassoon; Andrew Packard, Piano

November 28

7:00 PM: Andres Bravo, Violin; Dr. Michael Bukhman, Piano; Joao Perez, Viola; Emily Torkelson, Cello

November 28

7:00 PM: Lyn Hoang, Flute Cecilia Lo-Chien Kao, Piano

November 27

7:00 PM: Gabe Sanchez, Percussion

November 17

5:30 PM: A Joint Senior Recital – Amber Bowen, mezzo-soprano; Kayden Burns, bass; Elijah Ong, piano; Andrew Packard, piano

November 13

7:00 PM: Austin Probst, percussion

November 12

3:00 PM: Christian Ruelas, viola; Dr. Huan Yang, piano

November 10

8:30 PM: Nathan Musso, trumpet; Dr. Cecilia Kao, piano

November 10

7:00 PM: Fall 2023 Student Composer Concert II

November 9

7:00 PM: Felicity Mazur-Park, composer

November 8

7:00 PM: Fall ’23 24-Hour Composition Contest Program

November 7

7:00 PM: Emma Piyakhun, oboe; Dr. Cecilia Kao, piano

November 5

3:00 PM: 1st and 2nd Year Student Showcase

November 5

2:00 PM: Daria Kiseleva, piano; Yulia Petkevitch, violin

November 5

12:00 PM: Nikkie Galindo, flute; Cecilia Kao, piano

November 4

7:00 PM: Lindsay Bastian, Piano

November 4

5:30 PM: Hanqiu Xu, piano

November 4

2:00 PM: Lucas King, Trombone; Dr. Huan Yang, Piano

November 4

12:00 PM: Brayden Loosier, euphonium; Dr. Huan Yang, piano

November 3

8:30 PM: Ryan Sawicki, baritone; Andrew Packard, piano

October 29

3:30 PM: Josh Crossman, euphonium; Dr. Cecilia Lo-Chien Kao, piano

October 20

5:30 PM: Jace Mankins, A Recital of New Works

October 19

8:30 PM: Luke Hammond, Percussion

October 18

7:00 PM: Santiago Ariza, Violin; Edward Newman, Piano; Edna Rincon, Cello

October 17

5:30 PM: Oscar Verdeal, Pianist presents “Cuban Dances for Piano by Ignacio Cervantes”

October 15

1:00 PM: Karolina Rimskyte, piano

September 16

7:00 PM: Masters in Voice Recital

August 31

7:00 PM: New Faces in Concert

* For programs from previous semesters, please email music@tcu.edu.

December 5

5:30 PM: Mariachi Sangre Royal de TCU & Friends

December 4

7:00 PM: TCU Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band

December 3

7:00 PM: Christmas Festival at TCU presents Tidings of Great Joy

December 1

7:00 PM: Christmas Festival at TCU presents Tidings of Great Joy

November 30

6:00 PM: TCU Cello Ensemble Fall Concert

November 29

7:00 PM: TCU Jazz Ensembles

November 27

7:00 PM: TCU Collegium Musicum

November 14

7:00 PM: TCU Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Germán Gutiérrez, Music Director

November 12

7:00 PM: Purple, White, and Blue Celebrating Women in Jazz

November 10

7:00 PM: Viola and Violin Studio Recital

November 4

2:00 PM: New Music Ensembles

November 1

7:00 PM: TCU Chamber Music Class Recital

October 30

7:00 PM: TCU University Singers and Cantiamo

October 30

7:00 PM: TCU Harp Ensemble presents Harp-o-ween

October 29

7:00 PM: TCU Chamber Music Class Recital

October 29

2:00 PM: TCU Opera Studio presents Susannah Matinee

October 28

7:00 PM: TCU Concert Chorale & TCU Choral Alumni & Friends

October 27

7:00 PM: TCU Opera Studio presents Susannah

October 24

7:00 PM: TCU Horn Ensemble

October 24

7:00 PM: TCU String Orchestra

October 23

7:00 PM: 2023 TCU Choral Invitational

October 22

7:00 PM: Percussion Ensembles & Steel Bands

October 18

7:00 PM: TCU Jazz Ensembles

October 17

7:00 PM: Frog Corps and Friends Fall Concert

October 16

7:00 PM: TCU Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony

October 12

7:00 PM: TCU Harp Ensemble at Chandor Gardens

October 12

6:00 PM: Fall 2023 Student Composer Concert

September 28

7:00 PM: TCU Wind Symphony

September 21

5:30 PM: TCU Flute Studio Masterclass with Marina Piccinini

* For programs from previous semesters, please email music@tcu.edu.

September 18

Dr. Mikhail Galaganov performs Fantasias for Viola da Gamba

* For programs from previous semesters, please email music@tcu.edu.

Have questions about where to park? What to wear?

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Main Office/Oficina Principal
Ed Landreth Hall 120
2800 South University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76109

Ed Landreth Auditorium
2800 South University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76109

PepsiCo Recital Hall
Walsh Center for the Performing Arts
2800 South University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76109

Secrest-Wible (Opera Studio)
3015 Merida Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76109

Robert Carr Chapel
2855 South University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76109

Tickets for the majority of ensemble concerts and special events are $10 each or free with a TCU ID. Tickets may be purchased through the online Box Office.

The TCU School of Music welcomes audiences back in-person this fall for unforgettable performances, recitals, and more events from TCU students, faculty, and esteemed guest artists.

Due to the current Tarrant County Community Spread Level of “High Transmission,” TCU requires that face masks be worn in all indoor campus spaces to help protect the health and safety of our community. Disposable masks are readily available at primary building entrances.

Visit the Protect the Purple website for the latest updates about TCU’s response to COVID-19.

Visit https://calendar.tcu.edu/school_of_music and follow @TCUMusic on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest events information.

Updated 8/16/2021

Tiquetes para la mayoría de los conciertos de ensambles y eventos especiales tienen un costo de $10 cada uno o gratis con una identificación de TCU. Tiquetes pueden ser adquiridos a través de the online Box Office.

La Escuela de Música de TCU da la bienvenida a su audiencia en vivo este otoño para inolvidables conciertos, recitales, y de mas eventos de estudiantes, profesores y aclamados artistas invitados.

Debido a la situación actual del condado Tarrant, Tarrant County Community Spread Level “Transmision Alta,” TCU requiere que los tapabocas sean utilizados dentro de todos los edificios en el campus para ayudar a proteger la salud y seguridad de nuestra comunidad.

Tapabocas desechables están disponibles en las entradas principales de cada edificio.

Visita el sitio web Protect the Purple para las actualizaciones mas recientes acerca de la respuesta de TCU al COVID-19.

Visita https://calendar.tcu.edu/school_of_music y sigue @TCUMusic en Facebook, Twitter, e Instagram para información acerca de nuestros últimos eventos.

Actualizado 08/16/21

Yes! Please scan the QR code on the venue door to reserve a ticket via our online Box Office.

Sí. Escanee el código QR en la puerta del auditorio para reservar un tquete a través de nuestra taquilla en línea.

No. We do not require formal dress.

No. No requerimos ropa formal.

Parking lots available for School of Music events are indicated on the map below. These lots are open and do not require a permit after 5 pm on weekdays and all day on non-football game weekends. You can view an interactive campus map here.

Los estacionamientos disponibles para los eventos de la Escuela de Música se indican en el mapa a continuación. Estos lotes están abiertos y no requieren un permiso después de las 5 pm los días de semana y todo el día los fines de semana que no hay partidos de fútbol. Puede ver un mapa interactivo del campus aquí.

Based upon the CDC’s new guidance for mask-wearing and COVID-19 transmission levels in Tarrant Countymasks are now optional for the TCU campus community – people may choose to mask at any time.

Visit the Protect the Purple website for the latest updates about TCU’s response to COVID-19.

Visit https://calendar.tcu.edu/school_of_music and follow @TCUMusic on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest events information.

Updated 5/6/2022

Visita el sitio web Protect the Purple para las actualizaciones mas recientes acerca de la respuesta de TCU al COVID-19.

Visita https://calendar.tcu.edu/school_of_music y sigue @TCUMusic en Facebook, Twitter, e Instagram para información acerca de nuestros últimos eventos.

Actualizado 08/16/21

Digital programs are available by scanning the QR code on the venue door. A minimal number of print copies are available upon request. Please talk to Front of House staff to request a print copy of the program. You can access digital programs for the entire semester on our Concert Programs page.

Los programas digitales están disponibles escaneando el código QR en la puerta del auditorio Un número mínimo de copias impresas están disponibles a pedido. Hable con el personal de Front of House para solicitar una copia impresa del programa. Puede acceder a programas digitales durante todo el semestre en nuestra página Programas de conciertos.

Please fill out the Musician for Hire form.

Complete el formulario de contrato de Músico.

Learn more about our plans and safety initiatives here.

Obtenga más información sobre nuestros planes e iniciativas de seguridad aquí.

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¿Otras preguntas?

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The TCU School of Music is committed to the creation of new works by not only TCU composers but other composers throughout the world. In recent years, the School of Music has commissioned and/or premiered the following new musical compositions.

Alexeychouk, Irana

  • From Shining Emptiness

Allen Jr., James P.

  • Fanfare , Dance and Chorale

Alzuyet, Claudio

  • Concerto for Bandoneon and Orchestra

Atehortua, Blas

  • Cantata for Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Choir, Soloists and Orchestra
  • Piano Concerto No. 3

Aspaas, Christopher

  • Sing On! Dance On!
  • De Profundis

Bach, Jan

  • Clef Hanger

Barfield, Anthony

  • Dreamcatcher

Beckel, Richard

  • Trombone Concerto

Bell, Micah

  • Hub-Songs
  • Midnight

Binelli, Daniel

  • Buenos Aires al Borde, for Bandoneon, Alto Saxophone and Orchestra
  • Preludio Y Candombe

Blaha, Joseph

  • Essay On Scottish Waters

Blessinger, Martin

  • Image for Percussion Orchestra
  • Paul Bunyan Suite
  • Recursion
  • Tapas Duo
  • Celebrations
  • Rhapsody for Flute and Orchestra
  • Ave Maria
  • Dark Energy
  • Diversions and Escapes
  • Fantasy On Ye Shanghai
  • Legend Suite
  • Shattered Dreamscapes
  • Waltz

Broege, Timothy

  • Enumeration of the Actual

Cangelosi, Casey

  • Occhio

Chave, George

  • Surfaces

Cheung, Pius

  • Nocturne for Percussion Ensemble

Daughtrey, Nathanl

  • Firefly

Day, Kevin

  • Pyrotechnics: Concerto for Trumpet

Dooley, Michael

  • Two Pennsylvania Scenes

Dychko, Lesya

  • From “Alcazar … Campane de Aragon”
  • Pastels

Eldridge, Andrew

  • Heart of Darkness

Ewazen, Eric

  • Symphony for Percussion
  • Trio Con Brio

Ferrandino, Blaise

  • Augenmusik
  • Berceuse
  • A Christmas Wish
  • Crucible
  • December Carol
  • Duet for Bassoon and Double Bass
  • Duet for French Horn and Trombone
  • Fanfare for Trombone Octet
  • Fantasy on “…to turn again”
  • Memoir
  • A Moment Suspended
  • More than a Time
  • Octet for Horns
  • The Old Astronomer
  • Petite Suite for Violoncello
  • Pomes
  • Prelude for Guitar
  • Prologues
  • Quintet for Violin, Oboe, Horn, Trombone, and Piano
  • Retrieving the Spirit
  • Sonata for Pianoforte and Violoncello
  • Sonata for Voice
  • Song of the Guerillas
  • Stars
  • Symphony for Violoncelli
  • Symphony for Wind Ensemble
  • Tian ya ge nu
  • …to turn again
  • Trio 2015
  • Variations on an Old Friend
  • A Cradle Song

Gabel, Gerald

  • Pasadoble
  • Three Pieces for Piano

Garwell, Robert

  • Anxieties of the Heart
  • Ballade for piano
  • Broken Solitude
  • A ‘Fair to Remember
  • Fantasy Burlesque for two trumpets
  • Fellini Remembered
  • Fleeting Memories for trumpet and piano
  • Inaugural Fanfare for Brass and Percussion
  • Mozambique
  • Points of Light
  • Purple Mosaic
  • Reflections on War for tenor and piano
  • River Boat Sketches
  • Spirited Horizons
  • Uncertain Waltzes for two pianos
  • 2nd Schooner to Papagayo

George, Ryan

  • Consider the Birds

Gilbert, Ryan

  • Sibling Rivalry

Gonzalez, Luis Jorge

  • Tangos de una Pasion

Hall, Dave

  • Death by Black Hole
  • Doors
  • Escape Velocity

Harder, Lane

  • Kylwyria

Havrylets, Hanna

  • Canticum for String Orchestra
  • Expressions for String Quartet

Helble, Raymond

  • Prelude and Rondo alla marcia
  • La Danza Delle Streghe

Klophaus, Dennis C.

  • Lasst uns erfreuen Flourish for Trumpets
  • Stygian Fanfare

Lavenda, Richard

  • Rhapsody
  • Heat of the Moment

Leonova, Olena

  • Hidden Secrets of the Desert
  • Kanzone

Lopez, Jimmy

  • Fiesta

Lunyov, Svyatoslav

  • Eufonia for String Trio

Mackey, John

  • Turning

Marquez, Arturo

  • Conga de Fuego Nuevo

Maslanka, David

  • Testament

McIntyre, John

  • Eligio

Meyn, Till

  • Brilliant Blue
  • Celestial Mechanics
  • Force of Nature
  • Gypsy Dances (aka Wall of Babel The Lord to Me a Shepherd Is
  • Lunaris
  • Odyssey for Seven Composers
  • Open Road
  • Orion
  • Overture and Tango
  • Phoenix
  • Red/Blue
  • Revolutions
  • Roxy’s Aria from Puddn’head Wilson
  • Salut au monde
  • Saxophone Concerto no. 2: Icon
  • Scotia Songs
  • Tango Royale
  • Urban
  • Vita Brevis
  • With Pipes of Tin and Wood Make Known
  • ZZZZing
  • Auld Lang Syne
  • More Than Love

Moore, Matt

  • Critical Mass

Muchmore, Patrick

  • [Ar]4s117d1

Perez, Francisco

  • Volcan
  • Citadel of the Stars

Plog, Anthony

  • Concerto 2010 for Brass Quintet and Wind Ensemble

Pummill, Janet

  • All the Things You Are
  • Come and See
  • Falling in Love With Love
  • Gloria in Excelsis Deo
  • Go Out With Joy
  • Hear Our Prayer, O Lord
  • Look for the Silver Lining
  • Mansion Over the Hilltop
  • Rapture of the Year
  • Shout for Joy
  • Sweet Little Jesus Boy

Reed, Alfred

  • Russian Christmas Music

Remington, Jacob

  • Prelude to Paradise
  • Collide
  • Volcan de Fuego

Rice, Dwayne

  • I Ching

Richardson, Philip

  • Transmigration

Rodriguez, Arturo

  • Mosaico Mexicano

Sacco, Steven

  • Imagination Studies

Sampson, David

  • Changewater

Shcherbakov, Igor

  • Piano-Gesang

Stitzel, Rick

  • Dream On

Skoryk, Myroslav

  • Partita #5

Sokolovsky, Elena

  • Venice Suite

Souza, Ricardo

  • Flor do Deserto
  • Offerendas No. 3

Stankovych, Yevhen

  • The Fruit Garden in Bloom…and Apples Falling into the Water
  • Trio #3: Epilogue

Stephenson, James

  • Concerto Braziliano
  • Scenes from New England
  • Tempest
  • Red

Syler, James

  • Gearbox

Talmelli, Andrea

  • Trio Con Brio

Tsepkolenko, Karmella

  • Im Träumen … Und Hier Unten Auf Der Erde

Tyson, Blake

  • A Ceiling Full of Stars

Whaley, Marsha

  • Sonata

Williams, Patrick

  • The Sun Will Shine Today

Wilson, Curt

  • Concerto For Trumpet and Wind Ensemble
  • Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Symphony
  • Fantasy Fare for Brass and Timpani
  • Fantasy Variations
  • Fantasy Variations for Wind Ensemble
  • A Lite Touch for Jazz Ensemble
  • A New Homeland
  • A New Homeland for Wind Ensemble
  • Prologue and Caprice
  • Rainbows
  • Rainbows- An Elegy for Tuba Solo and Band
  • Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra

Yurina, Ludmila

  • Gemma for Flauto
  • Irrlicht
  • Klangillusion
  • Perseus-Beta-Algol

Zagortsev, Volodymyr

  • Three Memorials for piano
  • Trio

Zazhytko, Sergey

  • Funeral Dances
  • More
  • Zbigniew Batjuk

Zyman, Samuel

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