Posted on September 21, 2023 by Nick Ward
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has selected award-winning Tejano singer-songwriter Shelly Lares as its 2023-2024 artist-in-residence in the UTSA School of Music.
Headshot of Shelly Lares
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 — The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has selected award-winning Tejano singer-songwriter Shelly Lares as its 2023-2024 artist-in-residence in the UTSA School of Music. Lares’ role builds on UTSA’s 50-plus year history of excellence in music education and research, and is a key step in accelerating the School of Music’s vision to develop a world-class education, research and training center that celebrates contemporary music.
With a career spanning more than four decades and 25 albums, Lares is one of the most enduring artists on the Tejano music scene. The San Antonio native is internationally recognized for her powerfully resonant voice and charismatic stage presence.
As UTSA’s artist-in-residence, Lares will lecture in music technology classes to help students master innovative recording and editing techniques. Additionally, she will coach UTSA vocal students, including the university’s mariachi ensemble, to enhance their Tejano-style abilities. At the same time, she will help UTSA conceptualize programming to develop world-class musicians in contemporary Latin styles.
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— Nick Ward
