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STRINGS PROGRAM


 

 


Orchestra

 

 

 

Violin


Mariachi Escorpion


The strings program covers a wide range of opportunities.  String majors can participate in the Orchestra, awarding winning Mariachi Escorpion, or Chamber Strings They have the opportunity to perform in a symphonic orchestral ensemble or a smaller chamber string ensemble, performing exciting orchestral literature.  Music majors are required to participate in 2 ensembles.  Students with interest in mariachi have the opportunity to perform with this touring group, who recently was invited to perform in the inaugural ceremonies in Washington D.C. 

 Instructors
    Martha Placeres-Guzman (Violin/Viola, Orchestra)
   
Antonio Briseño (Mariachi)
    Patricia Lopez (Cello)
    David Cassidy (String Bass)

Degrees
    Minor in Music - requires 27 semester hours in music
    Bachelor of Music - Music Education - Instrumental Degree Plan
    Bachelor of Music - Instrumental Degree Plan - Performance Track
    Master of Music in Music Education (MMME)

 Advisors:  
    Mrs. Sally Trenfield - Undergraduate Music Advisor
    Dr. Ken Saxon - Graduate Music Advisor (MMME Program)