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

Invitation to 50 Years of Art and Music Celebration

Join us for our 50th Anniversary Celebration!

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of art and music at UTSA on Tuesday, March 4, the School of Art and School of Music mark this milestone with a special anniversary event at the Tobin Center!

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.

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Mar

24

2025

A Joint Recital by Alex Guzman and Matthew Bruns

This joint recital performed by Alex Guzman and Matthew Bruns will be held in the UTSA Recital Hall on March 24th at 5pm. We are excited for you to hear us play some great pieces including: "Effie Suite" for tuba, Brazilian Dance, Csardas, and Fantasy

Mar

25

2025

Elsewhere: Jackson Bosenbark's Senior Composition Recital

A senior recital featuring original works by Jackson Bosenbark for a variety of chamber ensembles. Tuesday, March 25 @ 7:30pm in the UTSA Recital Hall.

Mar

27

2025

The Hues of Harmony - A Flute Recital by Lauren Garcia

The Hues of Harmony – A Flute Recital by Lauren Garcia Featuring works by François-Joseph Gossec, Vincent Persichetti, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, and Georges Hüe. With special guests Alesia Bridgewski on piano and Jazmine Dearlove on flute

Mar

28

2025

Student Recital: Emily Densmore - "Voice and Versatility"

Voice and Versatility, a Master's Recital. Friday March 28th at 7:30 PM UTSA Recital Hall Emily Densmore, soprano Jeong-Eun Lee, piano with special guests, Johanna Kitchen, mezzo-soprano Alania Cordero, soprano

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February 23, 2025

UTSA to celebrate 50 years of art and music at the Tobin Center

Published 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.

Shelly Lares

December 4, 2024

Uplifting a New Generation

Published by Sombrilla Magazine

Shelly Lares talks about being the first UTSA artist-in-residence and how she’s using it to inspire students

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October 31, 2024

Degree in Commercial and Digital Music Equips Students for the Modern Music Industry

The 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.