Edinburg - Texas Music Education Primer

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University of Texas - Pan American • Department of Music
1201 West University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-3471; (956) 381-2175; Fax (956) 381-3472
guerrad[at]NOSPAMutpa.edu
Dr.Pedro Martinez, Chairman
Dr. Dahlia Guerra, Dean of College of Arts and Humanities

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1965
Undergraduate students: 160
Graduate students: 20
Doctoral students: 0
Full-time professors: 17
Part-time instructors: 5
Student-Teacher ratio: 30:1
Undergraduate degree hours needed: 136
(within major: 58; within minor: 21)
Teaching certification: yes
Internship required: yes
Recording facility: yes
Scholarships available: yes
John Anderson Scholarship, Homer and Ruth Morris Scholarship, the Edinburg Music Scholarship, the Lamont Wilcox Scholarship, and the Music Activities Scholarship can all be acquired through participation in the various ensembles and through applied music.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Dr. Dahlia Guerra at (956) 381-3471.

Accreditations/Affiliations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

The Department of Music at the University of Texas-Pan American offers extensive programs leading towards a Bachelor of Arts in Music, through which a teaching certificate may be obtained; and a Masters of Music with options in Music Performance, Music Education and Ethnomusicology. Performance opportunities include the University Concert Band, University Choir, Valley Symphony Orchestra, University Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Mariachi Ensemble, and Guitar Ensemble. Performance facilities include the Fine Arts Auditorium (1,050 seats) and the Recital Hall (200 seats).

Overall enrollment: 12,760
Typical undergraduate tuition: $2,660