Program Overview
School of Music
The School of Music at Texas Tech University offers a wide range of programs and opportunities for students to engage with music.
About the School
The School of Music is dedicated to providing a comprehensive music education, with a focus on performance, composition, and music education.
Programs of Study
The School of Music offers the following programs of study:
- Commercial Music
- Composition
- Conducting
- Jazz
- Music Education
- Music Humanities
- Music Theory
- Musicology
- Pedagogy
- Performance
Instrument or Voice
The School of Music offers instruction in the following instruments or voice:
- Brass
- Harp
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- Strings
- Voice
- Woodwinds
Undergraduate Programs
The School of Music offers the following undergraduate programs:
- Bachelor of Applied Arts in Commercial Music
- Bachelor of Arts in Music
- Bachelor of Music in Composition
- Bachelor of Music in Music Education
- Bachelor of Music in Performance
- Bachelor of Music in Theory
- Minors
- Certificates
- Concentrations A-Z
- Auditions
Graduate Programs
The School of Music offers the following graduate programs:
- Master of Music
- Master of Music Education
- Doctor of Musical Arts
- Ph.D. in Fine Arts
- Ph.D. in Music Education
- Certificates
- Concentrations A-Z
- Auditions
Ensembles
The School of Music offers a variety of ensembles, including:
- Bands
- Chamber & Medium
- Choirs
- Jazz
- Latin American Music
- Opera Theatre
- Orchestras
- Vernacular Music
Tech Folk Orchestra
The Tech Folk Orchestra is a medium ensemble that specializes in the performance of various music and dance traditions. The ensemble includes winds, brass, strings, percussion, SATB vocals, and dancers, and presents three recital concerts per academic year.
Audition Information
Audition information is available by contacting the director of the ensemble.
Community
The School of Music offers a variety of community programs, including:
- Workshops & Conferences
- Youth Programs & Camps
- Community Ensembles
- Student Organizations & Social Clubs
- Centers and Labs
Youth Programs & Camps
The School of Music offers the following youth programs and camps:
- All State Choir Camp
- Band & Orchestra Camp
- PianoFest
- String Project
- West Texas Children's Choir
Community Ensembles
The School of Music offers the following community ensembles:
- Guitar Orchestra
Student Organizations & Social Clubs
The School of Music offers the following student organizations and social clubs:
- Record Club
Centers and Labs
The School of Music is home to the following centers and labs:
- Vernacular Music Center
- PeARL