Instrumental Student Resources
Forms & Resources
- AA in Music Degree Planning Worksheet
- Accompaniment Recording Request (MUAP Students Only)
- Instrumental Juries Feedback Form (for piano, see the link directly below)
- Music Scholarship Application
- Piano Juries Feedback Form
- Practice Room Agreement (fill out once a semester)
- Practice Room Request (fill out each time you need a practice room)
- Request an audition or submit an audition video
- Schedule Change Form
Instrumental Department Calendar
All listed events, outside of concerts and master classes, are open only to MUAP students. Information and ticketing information for public events may be found at UP Events. Events are tentative and subject to change.
Music Department Auditions
Sept. 3, 2024 | 4 - 7 p.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
Fall 2024 Music Auditions for scholarships, private lessons, and vocal and instrumental ensembles. Please visit UP Auditions for more information.
Music Department Auditions
Sept. 4, 2024 | 2 - 6 p.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
Fall 2024 Music Auditions for scholarships, private lessons, and vocal and instrumental ensembles. Please visit UP Auditions for more information.
Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Viola, & Composition Studio Class
Sept. 9, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | B12.111
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' lessons in double reeds, trumpet, viola, and composition.
Percussion Studio Class
Sept. 13, 9 - 10:30 a.m. | VPA 112
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' percussion lessons.
Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Viola, & Composition Studio Class
Sept. 16, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | B12.111
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' lessons in double reeds, trumpet, viola, and composition.
Percussion Studio Class
Sept. 20, 9 - 10:30 a.m. | VPA 112
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' percussion lessons.
Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Viola, & Composition Studio Class
Sept. 23, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | B12.111
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' lessons in double reeds, trumpet, viola, and composition.
Weekly Student Recital
Sept. 23, 2024, 4:30 - 5 p.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A weekly short recital of performers in private voice and instrumental lessons at LSC-UP. These recitals are open only to current LSC-UP music students. (Schedule Rehearsal | Sign Up to Perform)
Percussion Studio Class
Sept. 27, 9 - 10:30 a.m. | VPA 112
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' percussion lessons.
Violin & Piano Studio Class
Sept. 30, 2024, 8:15 - 9:55 a.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A studio class for violin and piano students enrolled in majors' lessons.
Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Viola, & Composition Studio Class
Sept. 30, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | B12.111
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' lessons in double reeds, trumpet, viola, and composition.
Weekly Student Recital
Sept. 30, 2024, 4:30 - 5 p.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A weekly short recital of performers in private voice and instrumental lessons at LSC-UP. These recitals are open only to current LSC-UP music students. (Schedule Rehearsal | Sign Up to Perform)
Percussion Studio Class
Oct. 4, 9 - 10:30 a.m. | VPA 112
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' percussion lessons.
Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Viola, & Composition Studio Class
Oct. 7, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | B12.111
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' lessons in double reeds, trumpet, viola, and composition.
Violin & Piano Studio Class
Oct. 7, 2024, 8:15 - 9:55 a.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A studio class for violin and piano students enrolled in majors' lessons.
Weekly Student Recital
Oct. 7, 2024, 4:30 - 5 p.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A weekly short recital of performers in private voice and instrumental lessons at LSC-UP. These recitals are open only to current LSC-UP music students. (Schedule Rehearsal | Sign Up to Perform)
Percussion Studio Class
Oct. 11, 9 - 10:30 a.m. | VPA 112
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' percussion lessons.
Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Viola, & Composition Studio Class
Oct. 14, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | B12.111
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' lessons in double reeds, trumpet, viola, and composition.
Weekly Student Recital
Oct. 14, 2024, 4:30 - 5 p.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A weekly short recital of performers in private voice and instrumental lessons at LSC-UP. These recitals are open only to current LSC-UP music students. (Schedule Rehearsal | Sign Up to Perform)
Percussion Studio Class
Oct. 18, 9 - 10:30 a.m. | VPA 112
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' percussion lessons.
Violin & Piano Studio Class
Oct. 21, 2024, 8:15 - 9:55 a.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A studio class for violin and piano students enrolled in majors' lessons.
Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Viola, & Composition Studio Class
Oct. 21, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | B12.111
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' lessons in double reeds, trumpet, viola, and composition.
Weekly Student Recital
Oct. 21, 2024, 4:30 - 5 p.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A weekly short recital of performers in private voice and instrumental lessons at LSC-UP. These recitals are open only to current LSC-UP music students. (Schedule Rehearsal | Sign Up to Perform)
Percussion Studio Class
Oct. 25, 9 - 10:30 a.m. | VPA 112
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' percussion lessons.
Violin & Piano Studio Class
Oct. 28, 2024, 8:15 - 9:55 a.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A studio class for violin and piano students enrolled in majors' lessons.
Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Viola, & Composition Studio Class
Oct. 28, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | B12.111
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' lessons in double reeds, trumpet, viola, and composition.
Weekly Student Recital
Oct. 28, 2024, 4:30 - 5 p.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A weekly short recital of performers in private voice and instrumental lessons at LSC-UP. These recitals are open only to current LSC-UP music students. (Schedule Rehearsal | Sign Up to Perform)
Percussion Studio Class
Nov. 1, 9 - 10:30 a.m. | VPA 112
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' percussion lessons.
Violin & Piano Studio Class
Nov. 4, 2024, 8:15 - 9:55 a.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A studio class for violin and piano students enrolled in majors' lessons.
Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Viola, & Composition Studio Class
Nov. 4, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | B12.111
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' lessons in double reeds, trumpet, viola, and composition.
Weekly Student Recital
Nov. 4, 2024, 4:30 - 5 p.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A weekly short recital of performers in private voice and instrumental lessons at LSC-UP. These recitals are open only to current LSC-UP music students. (Schedule Rehearsal | Sign Up to Perform)
Percussion Studio Class
Nov. 8, 9 - 10:30 a.m. | VPA 112
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' percussion lessons.
Violin & Piano Studio Class
Nov. 11, 2024, 8:15 - 9:55 a.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A studio class for violin and piano students enrolled in majors' lessons.
Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Viola, & Composition Studio Class
Nov. 11, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | B12.111
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' lessons in double reeds, trumpet, viola, and composition.
Weekly Student Recital
Nov. 11, 2024, 4:30 - 5 p.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A weekly short recital of performers in private voice and instrumental lessons at LSC-UP. These recitals are open only to current LSC-UP music students. (Schedule Rehearsal | Sign Up to Perform)
Percussion Studio Class
Nov. 15, 9 - 10:30 a.m. | VPA 112
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' percussion lessons.
Violin & Piano Studio Class
Nov. 18, 2024, 8:15 - 9:55 a.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A studio class for violin and piano students enrolled in majors' lessons.
Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Viola, & Composition Studio Class
Nov. 18, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | B12.111
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' lessons in double reeds, trumpet, viola, and composition.
Weekly Student Recital
Nov. 18, 2024, 4:30 - 5 p.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A weekly short recital of performers in private voice and instrumental lessons at LSC-UP. These recitals are open only to current LSC-UP music students. (Schedule Rehearsal | Sign Up to Perform)
Percussion Studio Class
Nov. 22, 9 - 10:30 a.m. | VPA 112
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' percussion lessons.
Violin & Piano Studio Class
Nov. 25, 2024, 8:15 - 9:55 a.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A studio class for violin and piano students enrolled in majors' lessons.
Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Viola, & Composition Studio Class
Nov. 25, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | B12.111
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' lessons in double reeds, trumpet, viola, and composition.
Weekly Student Recital
Nov. 25, 2024, 4:30 - 5 p.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A weekly short recital of performers in private voice and instrumental lessons at LSC-UP. These recitals are open only to current LSC-UP music students. (Schedule Rehearsal | Sign Up to Perform)
Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Viola, & Composition Studio Class
Dec. 2, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | B12.111
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' lessons in double reeds, trumpet, viola, and composition.
Weekly Student Recital
Dec. 2, 2024, 4:30 - 5 p.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
A weekly short recital of performers in private voice and instrumental lessons at LSC-UP. These recitals are open only to current LSC-UP music students. (Schedule Rehearsal | Sign Up to Perform)
Symphony Orchestra & Instrumental Student Concert
Dec. 2, 2024 | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
Join us for a concert featuring our Symphony Orchestra, with additional percussion ensemble and solo instrumental performances from our students in private instrumental lessons.
Percussion Studio Class
Dec. 6, 9 - 10:30 a.m. | VPA 112
A studio class for students enrolled in majors' percussion lessons.
Other LSC-UP Music Resources
- UP Library Music Research Guide: A guide to research for music courses, designed by the digital resource professionals in the SLRC, with the assistance of music faculty
- UP Music Library: Sheet music owned by Lone Star College-University Park and used in our music classes
- Other Music Resources
Sight-Reading Piano Library
Students enrolled in any level of Class Piano or MUAP Private Piano Lessons may check out these books from the circulation desk of the Student Learning Resource Center (8th floor of building 12) to practice their sight-reading:
Beginner Level
| Book | Composer | Type |
| Masterworks Classics 1–2 | Various | Classical Anthology |
| Piano Adventures Performance Book 1 | Faber, Nancy and Randall | Method Collection |
| Piano Adventures Performance Book 2A | Faber, Nancy and Randall | Method Collection |
| Piano Adventures Performance Book 2B | Faber, Nancy and Randall | Method Collection |
| Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book 1A | Marlais, Helen | Method Collection |
| Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book 1B | Marlais, Helen | Method Collection |
| Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book 2A | Marlais, Helen | Method Collection |
| Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book 2B | Marlais, Helen | Method Collection |
| Alfred's Premier Piano Course 1B | Various | Method Collection |
| Alfred's Premier Piano Course 2A | Various | Method Collection |
| Alfred's Premier Piano Course 2B | Various | Method Collection |
| Hal Leonard Solos 2 | Various | Method Collection |
| Hal Leonard Solos 3 | Various | Method Collection |
| The Best of Dennis Alexander, Book 1 | Alexander, Dennis | Single Composer Collection |
| Mikrokosmos, Book 1 | Bartók, Béla | Single Composer Collection |
| Melody Bober's Favorite Solos, Book 1 | Bober, Melody | Single Composer Collection |
| Catherine Rollin's Favorite Solos, Book 1 | Rollin, Catherine | Single Composer Collection |
| Celebrated Piano Solos 1 | Vandall, Robert | Single Composer Collection |
Intermediate Level
| Book | Composer | Type |
| Masterworks Classics 3 | Various | Classical Anthology |
| Masterworks Classics 4 | Various | Classical Anthology |
| Piano Adventures Performance Book 3A | Faber, Nancy and Randall | Method Collection |
| Piano Adventures Performance Book 3B | Faber, Nancy and Randall | Method Collection |
| Piano Adventures Performance Book 4 | Faber, Nancy and Randall | Method Collection |
| Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book 3 | Marlais, Helen | Method Collection |
| Alfred's Premier Piano Course 3 | Various | Method Collection |
| Hal Leonard Solos 4 | Various | Method Collection |
| Accent on Gillock (8 volumes in 1) | Gillock, William | Single Composer Collection |
| Accent on Solos (3 volumes in 1) | Gillock, William | Single Composer Collection |
| Short Pieces for the Piano | Kabalevsky, Dmitri | Single Composer Collection |
| Album for the Young, Op. 58 | Schumann, Robert | Single Composer Collection |
| Celebrated Piano Solos 2 | Vandall, Robert | Single Composer Collection |
Faculty
|
Aaron Alon, D.M.A. |
Mark Buller, D.M.A. |
|
Lamar Burkhalter |
Ying-Chieh Chen, D.M.A. |
|
David Dietz, MM |
Katie Hart, MM |
|
Haley Houk |
Garrett Hudson, MM |
|
Carlos Lara, BM |
Ryan McArthur, MM |
|
Phuong Son Bao Nguyen, MM |
Samuel Park, MM |
|
Ryan Rongone, MM |
Jacob Schafer, MM |
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Mary Katherine Schober, MM |
Nicky Sohn, MM |
|
John Vidovic, MM |
Matthew Weathers, MM |
Additional faculty to be announced soon!