UTRGV School of Music

We are excited to invite you to our annual UTRGV “Día de la Guitarra” Guitar Ensemble Competition & Festival! This year’s festival features guest artists Richard Knepp (USA) and Manuel Espinás (Cuba/Mexico), who will present a concert on April 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex.

Middle school and high school guitar ensembles are invited to participate in the UTRGV Día de la Guitarra – Guitar Ensemble Competition & Festival 2026, held at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg, Texas.

The competition begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, and is open to the public. This two-day event offers student ensembles the opportunity to perform in our beautiful auditorium, participate in workshops, masterclasses and attend a concert featuring internationally recognized guest artists.

To register, please scan the QR code

Join us in congratulating Dr. Virginia Davis, Professor of Music Education and Music Education Coordinator, on the publication of her most recent edited book “Towards Equity in School Music.” Brava!

The UTRGV School of Music invites you to a free concert “Quartet of Time”, Olivier Messiaen’s enduring masterpiece. 📍Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, Edinburg TX RSVP now https://www.showpass.com/quartetfortheendoftime/ Composed in a POW camp during World War II, this piece is a testament to the power and perseverance of the human spirit, also exploring mankind’s relationship with the divine.

Get ready for a night of breathtaking music with the UTRGV Wind Orchestra and UTRGV Symphonic Winds! 🎶✨ Experience the sweeping intensity of La Mezquita de Córdoba by Julie Giroux and the electrifying Grand Concerto 4 Tubas by John Stevens—a program packed with bold sounds, rich emotion, and unforgettable moments. 🎼🔥

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Experience the power and rhythm of Mexico! 🇲🇽

UTRGV School of Music Auditions for Fall 2026 are coming up! We offer undergraduate Bachelor of Music programs in Music Education (Teacher Certification), Performance, Music Composition, and Music Technology, as well as multiple graduate Master of Music concentrations.

To request an audition, submit the Audition Request Form at https://forms.office.com/r/hfUmtbxm5Y.

To explore our programs and faculty, you can visit https://www.utrgv.edu/cofa/schools-and-departments/school-of-music/.

And, if you have questions, please reach out to [email protected].

We're looking forward to hearing you!

Your next date night starts here! 👀❤️

🎶 Profiles in Excellence: Efren Zapata 🎶
Meet Efren Zapata from San Juan — a junior majoring in Music Education in the UTRGV College of Fine Arts.

Efren says his band director was a huge inspiration and influenced who he is today. He saw how much of an impact he had on students, it motivated him to follow a similar path.

💬 “I wanted to grow as a musician and find a way to use my talent to help and inspire others.”

Read more about Efren’s musical journey: 🔗 https://utrgv.news/EfrenZapata

Our spring season is officially here!!! We will be having 3 parades and 1 spring game this semester, we can’t wait to see everyone there!!! Spring member registration is open if you’re considering joining the VMB! Instrument checkout is Jan 20th!!! See you soon vaqueros🧡

Music 🎵 , dance 💃 , art 🖼️ and more. You’re set!

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