Percussion Studio
Your Path to Musical Mastery
With a strong emphasis on both solo and ensemble performance opportunities, our percussionists showcase their talents in a variety of settings. Become a well-rounded percussionist and take the next step in your musical journey.
Welcome from the Director
Welcome to the East Texas A&M percussion studio. Our percussion program prides itself on preparing students to become outstanding professionals in their selected careers. Utilizing a well-rounded approach to percussion, students are provided many opportunities here in Commerce. I hope that you will visit the campus soon to attend a concert, recital or clinic. You will see that there are great things happening in East Texas. Please browse through our entire site to learn more about the percussion program and please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Featured News
East Texas A&M Music Student Named Principal Player in Shreveport Symphony
East Texas A&M University undergraduate student Zack Palm was recently named the principal tuba player in the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra.
ETAMU Music Faculty Named A&M System Regents Professor
Dr. Brian Zator, East Texas A&M University professor of music and percussion director, was recently named a Texas A&M University System Regents Professor for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
ETAMU Music Student Qualifies for National Vocal Competition
Several East Texas A&M University music students competed at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Texoma Regional Conference, with one student qualifying for the national level of competition.
School of Music to Host Guest Artist Masterclass Open to the Public
Noted Polish Soprano Brygida Bziukiewicz Kulig will deliver a vocal masterclass open to the public on November 18.
A&M-Commerce Hosts Inaugural International Piano Symposium
The Texas A&M University-Commerce School of Music hosted the inaugural meeting of the North Texas International Piano Symposium from October 4-5 to discover, amplify and celebrate the research of Latin American piano literature.
TAMUC Music Students to Showcase Talent in Benefit Recital Ahead of Texoma Regional NATS Competition
The Texas A&M University-Commerce School of Music Vocal Division is thrilled to announce a benefit recital featuring 17 talented students on Monday, October 28 in the Recital Hall of the Music Building at 7:30 pm.
TAMUC Unveils New School of Music at Kickoff Concert
Texas A&M University-Commerce recently celebrated the redesignation of its School of Music at a special kickoff concert on September 29. 2024.
A&M-Commerce Music Instructor Honored as UNK Distinguished Alumnus
Texas A&M University-Commerce Adjunct Instructor Dr. Kory Reeder was recently honored with the Gary Thomas Distinguished Music Alumnus Award from the University of Nebraska Kearney.
TAMUC Alums Lead Percussion Ensembles in International Showcase
Three Texas A&M University-Commerce alumni will direct ensembles performing at the Percussive Arts Society’s (PAS) international convention, scheduled for November 13-16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Ind. Dr. Andrew Lynge is a 2011 A&M-Commerce graduate, assistant professor of percussion and director of percussion studies at the University of Alabama. Dr. Andrew Eldridge is a 2003 graduate and […]
TAMUC Student Wins National Percussion Performance Competition
A Texas A&M University-Commerce music student recently took the first-place prize at the 2024 Black Swamp Percussion Solo & Ensemble Showcase. Noah Avelar, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Music degree, won the College Snare Drum division with his performance of “Rooted” by Brian Blume. In the competition, collegiate-aged percussionists perform unaccompanied solos for […]
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- School of Music
- 903.886.5303
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- P.O. Box 3011