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.
Summer Campus Visits
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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1
2025
Como Han Pasado Los Añossenior recital december 1st, UTSA Recital Hall, 5:30pm Accompanied by Eymen Geylan-Piano Xavier Contreras-Trumpet Rogelio Diaz-Guitar Malachi Landin-Violin Joaquin Robles-Guitarron
Dec
2
2025
Winterlude - UTSA BandsMembers of the UTSA Bands will be performing a program of classic and contemporary holiday tunes. This performance will feature an audience sing-along of “Silent Night.” Please join us for this festive holiday event, conducted by Hector Garcia, Ron Ellis, and John Zarco, the directors of the UTSA Bands!
Dec
3
2025
Winterlude - Symphonic Orchestra & ChoirsThe members of the UTSA Choirs and Symphony Orchestra will present a combined Winterlude concert featuring UTSA Artist-in-Residence Shelly Lares in a festive program highlighting a dynamic selection of pop and classical holiday tunes. The performance will also include an audience sing-along of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “Joy to the World,” and “Silent Night.” Please join us for this holiday celebration, conducted by Asieh Mahyar, Director of Orchestras, and Yoojin Muhn and Jordan Boyd, Directors of the UTSA Choirs!
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May 1, 2025
COLFA Faculty University Excellence AwardsThe College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA) is proud to celebrate the achievements of seven outstanding faculty members recognized at the 2025 UTSA University Excellence Awards. These annual awards honor faculty and staff who exemplify the university’s commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, student success, and groundbreaking research.
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
