Stories

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.

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.

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.

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.

School of Music Assistant Professor of Voice Gwendolyn D. Alfred, D.M.A., performed at the prestigious International Congress of Voice Teachers Conference (ICVT) in Toronto, Canada, while Assistant Professor of Cello Juliette Herlin, D.M.A., performed at the Festival I Djurs og Mols in Ebeltoft, Denmark.

From watching her debut album, “Dialogue: Debussy & Schumann,” soar into the Apple Classical Top 100 Worldwide for 13 consecutive weeks and over 800,000 streams, Assistant Professor Juliette Herlin, D.M.A., calls the experience unforgettable.