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TCU Pianist Wins Inaugural International Piano Competition

TCU School of Music student Chonglin Xu has won the inaugural Steve Kahng International Piano Competition, held as part of the 16th Texas State International Piano Festival in San Marcos.

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2026 Fine Arts Senior Spotlight: Music

The College of Fine Arts is proud to celebrate an exceptional group of music graduates from the class of 2026.

May 11, 2026, by McKenzie Campbell
Small vocal jazz ensemble

TCU Vocal Jazz Ensemble Performs at SWACDA Convention

The TCU Vocal Jazz Ensemble was selected to perform at the Southwestern American Choral Directors Association (SWACDA) Convention, a prestigious and highly competitive honor that recognizes excellence in collegiate choral performance. Chosen through a rigorous audition process featuring recordings from multiple years of live performances, the ensemble represented TCU among top programs from across the region.

April 24, 2026, by McKenzie Campbell
School of Music faculty on stage performing at the international music exchange in Colombia.

School of Music Faculty Participate in International Music Exchange in Columbia

School of Music faculty continue to make an impact on the global stage through an ongoing cultural exchange with the Institución Universitaria Bellas Artes y Ciencias de Bolívar (UNIBAC) Instrumental Clinics in Cartagena, Colombia. Each year, faculty from around the world are invited to the UNIBAC to give masterclasses, perform recitals and participate in daily rehearsals and performances, sharing expertise and fostering cross-cultural collaboration.

November 18, 2025, by Adrianna Santos
TCU Wind Ensemble in the Megan and Victor Boschini Music Center

Celebrating A Legacy of Musical Excellence at the Texas Music Educators Association Conference

The TCU Wind Ensemble will take center stage at the prestigious 2025 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Conference in San Antonio, the nation’s largest gathering of music educators.

November 18, 2025, by Adrianna Santos
TCU Percussion Orchestra, conducted by Professor Brian A. West.

TCU Percussion Orchestra Celebrates Record-Setting Win at International Convention

The TCU Percussion Orchestra, conducted by Professor Brian A. West, D.M.A., has once again earned a coveted performance spot at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) following a blind, refereed selection process open to university ensembles around the globe.

November 6, 2025, by Adrianna Santos
The TCU Horned Frog Marching Band draws students from almost every field of study.

Bold New Era: TCU Marching Band Reaches Record Size

This football season, the TCU Horned Frog Marching Band is making history with its largest ensemble ever — 270 members strong. Filling Amon G. Carter Stadium with electrifying energy and sound, the band showcases musical excellence while amplifying the spirit of fans.

October 14, 2025, by Adrianna Santos