Corpus Christi - Texas Music Education Primer

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Del Mar College • Department of Music
101 Baldwin Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897
(361) 698-1218; Fax (361) 698-1620
glopez[at]NOSPAMdelmar.edu
Antonio David, Interim Chairperson
Dr. Gloria Ann Lopez, Dean

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1945
Undergraduate students: 123
Graduate students: 0
Doctoral students: 0
Full-time professors: 18
Part-time instructors: 8
Student-Teacher ratio: 9:1
Undergraduate degree hours needed: 81
(within major: 40; within minor: NA)
Teaching certification: no
Internship required:
Recording facility: yes
Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships available through auditions.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Alene Burchi at 361-698-1621

Accreditations/Affiliations
National Association of Schools of Music
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Texas Association of Music Schools

Del Mar College is a two-year college offering an Associate of Arts in Applied Music, Music Education (both voice and instrument), and Theory and Composition. Performance opportunities include Wind Ensemble (60 members) Andrew Russell (361) 698-1608; Brass Ensemble (12 members) Glenn Russell (361) 698-1604; Flute Ensemble (8 members) Joy Kairies (361) 698-1610; Jazz Band (22 members) David Irving (361) 698-1616; Orchestra (25 members) Todd Ehle (361) 698-1223; Choir (50 members), Chamber Singers (21 members) and Corpus Christi Chorale, Danny Ozmart (361) 698-1352; Opera Workshop (10 members) Cynthia Longoria (361) 698-1607; and the Percussion Ensemble (13 members) Paul Bissell (361) 698-1618. Performance facilities include Richardson Auditorium (1,800 seats) and the Wolfe Recital Hall (285 seats).

Overall enrollment: 12,000
Typical undergraduate tuition: $1,100

Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi • Department of Visual and Performing Arts
6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5720
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5720
(361) 825-2761; Fax (361) 825-6097
Sam.Logsdon[at]NOSPAMtamucc.edu
Dr. Sammy Logsdon, Chairman of Music Department

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1972
Undergraduate students: 85
Graduate students: 0
Doctoral students: 0
Full-time professors: 9
Part-time instructors: 20
Student-Teacher ratio: 10:1
Undergraduate degree hours needed: 139
(within major: 77; within minor: NA)
Teaching certification: yes
Internship required: no
Recording facility: yes
Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships available include the Scholarships in Music and The Wanda Gregory Music Scholarship, Jace C. Hoffman Memorial Scholarship, and the Lichtenstein String Quartet Scholarship.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Dr. James A. Rennier

Accreditations/Affiliations
National Association of Schools of Music
Texas Association of Music Schools

Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi offers the Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Music with teacher certification, and the Bachelor of Arts in Music. The TAMU-CC Music Department offers specialist private studio instruction in voice and most instruments. TAMU-CC is host to the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra, The Corpus Christi Chorale, and The Corpus Christi Municipal Band. Performance opportunities include Concert Band (Shawn Smith, (361) 825-2375), University Chorale (Sam Logsdon, (361) 825-2761), Jazz Ensemble (Eddie Olivares, (361) 825-5523), Percussion Ensemble (James Rennier, (361) 825-5523), Orchestra (Ronald Scott (361) 825-3971). Warren Theatre (290 seats; 361-825-5523), Performing Arts Center (1500 seats, Lari Young, (361) 825-2374)

Overall enrollment: 8,500
Typical undergraduate tuition: $2,500