The UTSA School of Music cultivates innovation, artistry, and scholarship while amplifying the cultural wealth of San Antonio and enriching our community through music and performing arts. We empower students by nurturing their musicianship, integrating their personal values and goals into their professional identities, and fostering discovery and growth.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
Director, School of Music, Roland K. Blumberg Endowed Professor in Music
We're now offering group tours at the UTSA School of Music on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. from June 4 - August 20.
Apr
2025
Liminal SpaceEva Ayala's Senior Trombone Recital will take place on April 21st at 4:30pm in the UTSA Recital Hall.
Apr
2025
Viola Studio Recital Featuring Students of Allyson DawkinsViola students from the studio of Allyson Dawkins will perform works for viola and piano
Apr
2025
Wind Symphony Concert - The Blue MarbleJoin us on April 22 for the final Wind Symphony concert of the season, featuring an incredible program of exceptional music by outstanding women composers.
Apr
2025
UTSA Wind Symphony Presents "The Blue Marble"Join us on April 22 for the final Wind Symphony concert of the season, featuring an incredible program of exceptional music by outstanding women composers.
We appreciate your interest and extend our warmest welcome to you from the School of Music.
All prospective transfer students are required to take a theory exam on their audition day. Incoming freshmen do not take theory exams.
See all the degrees available from the UTSA School of Music
To request a UTSA School of Music Performance, please follow this link to submit a request form.
February 23, 2025
UTSA to celebrate 50 years of art and music at the Tobin CenterPublished by UTSA Today
UTSA will commemorate 50 years of excellence in the arts with a special anniversary concert celebrating the legacy of its School of Art and its School of Music. This milestone event will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, bringing together musicians, dancers, visual artists and spoken word performers for an evening of creativity and collaboration.
December 4, 2024
Uplifting a New GenerationPublished by Sombrilla Magazine
Shelly Lares talks about being the first UTSA artist-in-residence and how she’s using it to inspire students
October 31, 2024
Degree in Commercial and Digital Music Equips Students for the Modern Music IndustryThe UTSA School of Music has launched its new Bachelor of Arts in Commercial and Digital Music this Fall. The degree has been approved by the THECB and a small inaugural class has already begun studies in this contemporary program designed to equip students with the skills to thrive in today’s digital music landscape.