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.

Tracy Cowden, D.M.A.

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Tracy Cowden, D.M.A.

Director, School of Music, Roland K. Blumberg Endowed Professor in Music

tracy.cowden@utsa.edu

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We're now offering group tours at the UTSA School of Music on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. from June 4 - August 20.

School of Music Events

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Sep

16

2024

Prisms of the Bosporus

On September 16th, 2024, Dr. Ethan Wickman will perform a recital of solo and chamber music with oud (Turkish lute). The program, entitled “Prisms of the Bosporus,” will feature recent compositions by Wickman and Turkish composer Yurdal Tokcan, as well as pieces from the classical Ottoman repertoire. Dr. Wickman will be assisted by several UTSA School of Music faculty colleagues and musicians from the San Antonio community.

Sep

19

2024

Sombrilla Concert

Come celebrate the new semester with free performances from the UTSA Bands, Choirs and Jazz Ensembles underneath the Sombrilla!

Sep

22

2024

University Band

The University Band will perform a concert in the Recital Hall on Sunday, Sep 22 at 3pm.

Sep

24

2024

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band will perform a concert in the Recital Hall on Tue Sep 24, at 7:30pm.

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July 15, 2024

Mariachi All-State Summer Clinic

More than 20 high school students will sharpen their vocal and instrument skills this week at UTSA’s inaugural Mariachi All-State Summer Clinic. Presented by UTSA Arts and the UTSA School of Music,this new summer camp is the next step in UTSA’s commitment to serve as an education, research and training hub for contemporary musicians. The four-day camp is scheduled today through Thursday, July 18, in the Arts Building on the UTSA Main Campus.

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June 17, 2024

UTSA to offer inaugural mariachi summer camp this July

Published by UTSA TODAY

This summer, mariachi students entering grades nine through 12 will have the unique opportunity to explore their musical passions and refine their skills at the 2024 UTSA Mariachi All-State Summer Clinic. The first summer camp at UTSA to focus on mariachi music, the program will provide a focused experience that dives into the genre’s culture and tradition. It will be presented by UTSA Arts and the UTSA School of Music.

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June 3, 2024

UTSA to bring democracy-focused learning-living experience to local high schoolers

Published by UTSA TODAY

UTSA will host the Teagle Foundation’s “Knowledge for Freedom: Migration, Democracy and the American Experiment” (K4F) program for area high school students. This initiative aims to immerse 15 rising seniors from local high schools in a profound exploration of democracy, citizenship and the pivotal role of humanities and social sciences in society.