Cadenza | Opus 25

CADENZA

UTSA DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC | NOVEMBER 2020 Opus 25

LOOKING PAST THE OBSTACLES We are resourceful, ready, and resolute.

CONTENTS

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WELCOME

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Alumni Spotlight

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A word from Department of Music Chair, Dr. Tracy Cowden

Guerrina Esparza reflects on 30+ years of teaching

HANDS ON, MASK UP Experiental learning at UTSA Music

COVID-19 PULSE POLL Accentuating the positive during quarantine

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SWEET FREEDOM’S SONG

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THEORETICALLY SPEAKING...

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ANSWERING THE CALL

Violinist Dr. Nicole Cherry makes her recital debut

Dr. Jennifer Beavers delivers keynote address

Band students cultivate community engagement

CONTRIBUTORS: Jason Guzman - Graphic Designer Cindy Solis - Senior Events Manager Rebekah Alegria - PR Assistant/Editor Dr. Jourdan Laine Howell

Welcome to

CADENZA

Showcasing UTSA Music

FRIENDS, I am delighted to welcome all of you to this issue of Cadenza on behalf of the Department of Music! Fall is finally here, and we are excited to return to the stage and share our music with you in innovative ways this month. We will be livestreaming several concerts from the UTSA Recital Hall in November, and you can find the details in these pages. More information about the livestreams will be available on our website and social media sites, so be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram.

Other ensembles that are not meeting in person this semester are finding ways to share their work, and one of our feature articles this month describes this outreach initiative. I am proud of the way that our department upholds UTSA’s mission of community engagement and public service, and lives up to the standards that led UTSA to achieve prestigious recognition for Community Engagement through the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Our own Dr. Jennifer Beavers exemplifies this excellence through her public music theory initiative, as well, and this issue features an article about a recent keynote address she gave on this topic. We also include stories about our newest faculty member, Dr. Nicole Cherry, and her upcoming faculty recital, experiential learning opportunities for our students, and an alumni spotlight on Guerrina Esparza, a career music educator of whom we are very proud!

As always, one of our primary purposes of Cadenza is to connect with you! To our alumni, in particular, we invite you to submit your news and reconnect with your UTSA Music friends. We would love to hear from any of you with any feedback about Cadenza and Department of Music events; please reach out to us at music@utsa.edu with questions and comments. November marks a time to be thankful, and we are thankful for all of our community who supports the work we do to learn and share music with those around us. We wish you a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday!

Tracy Cowden Roland K. Blumberg Endowed Professor in Music and Chair

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: GUERRINA ESPARZA The #UTSAMusic department is a close-knit community. We are a small department of about 300 students and approximately 50 faculty and staff; it is no wonder then, that when bonds are created here, they last. Take for example this month’s Alumni Spotlight subject, Guerrina Esparza (‘84, ‘92) who after graduating with a Bachelor of Music Education degree, returned less than 10 years later to earn her Master’s degree, and approximately a decade after that joined the faculty of the UTSA Middle School Band Camp to work with young budding musicians. During the times in-between, Guerrina built a career spanning over 3 decades in nearly half a dozen schools in and around San Antonio. Guerrina is currently the Head Band Director at Garcia Middle School in the Northside Independent School District where she has been for the last 12 years and where she will close out a much lauded career that began when she found her passion.

How and when did music become your career choice?

I knew as early as elementary school that I wanted to explore the notion of becoming an educator.

Our one-car garage functioned as my “classroom”.

Stuffed animals and dolls were hijacked to pose as my students. I would take them through a rigorous routine of reading, math, and writing. As I entered my middle school years at Sul Ross, I was encouraged to join the band. Shortly after my 7th grade year began, I knew EXACTLY the subject I REALLY wanted to teach…..BAND!!!

Why did you choose UTSA? When I was a junior in high school, (Professor Emeritus) Dr. [Robert] Rustowicz visited Holmes HS for a recruiting seminar. I was impressed with his enthusiasm for UTSA and I did not want to venture

far from home. The decision was an easy one. I was going to be a Roadrunner! UTSA was a new and upcoming University in the early 1980s and I was very excited to be a part of the newly formed music division. The campus sat on a beautiful landscape of trees and there were no buildings around for miles. During my sophomore year at UTSA, I remember putting [music] stand racks and the old red chairs together as we opened the new building and recital hall. We were all so proud of our new venue! As we worked tirelessly for hours getting the building ready, Dr. Rustowicz took out a $20 bill from his wallet and asked me to get some lunch for all of us. Back then that $20 fed a slew of college kids. Those were special times. We were all vested in UTSA and great moments were on the horizon!

Can you point to someone who was a positive influence on you during your time at UTSA Department of Music?

It has been a lifetime since my undergraduate years at UTSA, therefore the professors I was fortunate enough to learn from are no longer on staff, but they will always be in my heart. I know that sounds cliche, but it is the honest truth.

Dr. Robert Rustowicz was my ensemble director and conducting professor. I was fortunate to be under his direction for four years as an undergraduate and also as a member of the San Antonio Wind Symphony several years later. His expressive style was captivating and his knowledge of score study inspiring. A few years after graduation, I married a tuba player who was also in the Wind Ensemble. I remember seeing Dr. Rustowicz sitting in the aisle as my new husband and I exited the church. Our professors formed bonds with us that will last our lifetimes. I know, through conversations with my former UTSA student teachers, that this still exists today.

What was your career path before acquiring your current position?

I began my music teaching career in the fall of 1985 in Natalia, Texas. A small 2A town between Lytle and Devine heading south on IH 35. I was the Head, and ONLY, Band Director with a full teaching load that included a high school choir class, marching band, middle school band, and an elementary music class. Due to the strenuous schedule of running a band program and enrolling in the Master’s program at UTSA, those four years seemed to evaporate quickly.

In the summer of 1989, I was fortunate to be hired in Hondo, Texas as the McDowell Middle School Head Band Director and Hondo High School assistant director. Our Hondo High School Band trip to Florida, being named “Teacher of the Year,” and earning my first Sweepstakes in the spring of 1991 are memorable highlights from my second and final year in Hondo. In 2010, I was invited back to a 60th anniversary concert and sat alongside other former HISD band directors. Those years were filled with many unforgettable moments.

In the fall of 1991, I was “back home” in NISD at Anson Jones Middle School as the Head Band Director. After 6 years at Jones, I transitioned to Katherine Stinson Middle School spending the next 12 years there. Following my position at Stinson MS, I was hired to open Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School in 2009. In the spring of 2020, I was humbled to have been selected as the HGMS Educator of the Year. This spring I will complete my music teaching career that encompasses 36 years of cherished life experiences. A colleague once asked me how many sweepstakes and awards my bands have earned.

I honestly could not answer him. There have been many, but that is not how I choose to evaluate my success. I would rather focus on building lasting relationships with my students and help them to achieve memorable musical moments that will last for their lifetime.

What has your post-graduate involvement with the music department been?

My post graduate involvement with the UTSA Music Dept. has been marching with the SOSA Alumni band, hosting music education majors from the brass methods classes, and mentoring several student teachers. I was also a staff member for the UTSA Middle School Band Camp. From 20072011, I served as the clarinet sectional/master class/private lesson teacher and I directed the Concert Band from 2012-2016.

It has always been a pleasure to work with future music teachers, especially fellow Roadrunners!

As you near the end of your extensive and honored career what reflections can you share?

I have relished every performance, cherished every friendship, and valued every student I have had the pleasure of knowing and educating during my career. We, as teachers, never stop learning through our students. I know now that back in those days pretending to teach in my one-car garage was a dream that did come true! I see the double bar line at the end of my song and we musicians know what that means….The end!

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Experiential Learning Within UTSA Music

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xperiential learning, as defined by Wikipedia, is the process of learning through experience while also reflecting on the actions involving your learning. The five bright students featured in this article are not only pursuing a degree in their desired concentration, they also are getting hands-on experience working at their craft. They are experiential learners in their respective fields. This article explores the struggles and successes they each experience as a UTSA student who is earning an undergraduate degree (now virtually), while simultaneously broadening their education through opportunities that will prepare them for a rewarding future. Each individual also has a unique tie to UTSA Music, whether it be through the UTSA Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band, a student assistantship, or by simply being an exceptional music major.

Raymond Sifuentes Senior Music Education Major (Student Teacher)

I am connected to UTSA Music through my major, which I began in the Fall of 2017, and I am also heavily involved with the Department’s Greek organizations. The most prevalent example of my own personal experiential learning has been through the teaching opportunities I have been presented with this semester. I work with both middle and high school bands, teaching sectionals and private lessons. The “experiential” portion of this comes from my adjusting to delivering online instruction.

It has truly been a case of trial and error: this works, this doesn’t work, and so on. As educators, we have to be versatile in our teaching approaches, and I can certainly say that my ability to adjust has been greatly stretched.

While it was necessary to find practical and appropriate ways to teach virtually, I found it more challenging to incorporate fun and excitement into my lessons. In the

beginning, we had to try one method for a rehearsal, and if it didn’t work or if I felt that there was room for more effectiveness, I would change the format and try again the next day. Through experiential learning, we were able to find our “niche” within every group of students I work with. Getting placed in the educator role has given me a new level of understanding of what my own professors have had to go through. Not being able to meet for in-person instruction is frustrating, but we must be adaptable during these times.

Although it took me a bit to adjust, I can confidently say that my work ethic has improved throughout this whole experience. Self-discipline and responsibility have been the two main things keeping me going, and I feel as though my level of patience and understanding is through the roof by this point! Teaching through this pandemic will only make me a better educator in the future. My flexibility in the classroom has been tested, and I now realize that there are many different ways that you can teach one topic. I plan on incorporating a multitude of teaching strategies in my future classrooms so that I can deliver information in the most effective ways possible. I’ve learned that it is okay to feel failure now and then, just as long as you are able to pick yourself back up and grow from it the following day.

Kae Roemershauser Senior Politics and Law Major (Spirit of San Antonio Trumpet Student Staff)

This season marks my 4th consecutive season with SOSA and my third year being on trumpet music staff. I have also been in The University Band, in fanfare trumpets for commencement, and in the spring pep band for 3 years. When I applied to be on student staff, I was not confident that I could teach music to a 40+ trumpet

section. But Professor Ellis saw something in me that I didn’t, and pushed me to learn how to teach. That first year as music stuff, I was extremely nervous and uncertain in my ability to help create a solid trumpet section. But with the guidance of Alejandro Martinez (a wonderful music major and fellow trumpet music staff member), I learned to guide others.

Politics (from learning about politics to doing politics to teaching others about politics) has been a passion of mine since freshman year of college. I attended my first women’s march and volunteered on my first campaign (a city council race) all in the spring semester of my freshman year (Spring 2018). Since then, I started a chapter of IGNITE National, a nonpartisan organization all about helping women and other underrepresented groups find their political voice, at UTSA. I went to the IGNITE National conference in Washington DC summer 2018. I also became a Volunteer Deputized Voter Registrar in Bexar County in Spring of 2018 and have registered hundreds of students since then. In Fall of 2019, I was an intern at MOVE Texas, where I was able to speak at a youth climate rally and speak to the mayor about important sustainable changes we should make in San Antonio. In February of 2020, I was hired as an Account Specialist at VIVA Politics, a political consulting firm that manages and runs multiple local races every year. Since being hired, I have helped run 8 different local races and have 5 candidates in this upcoming election! I never really thought me getting involved in politics and campaigns would lead me to being a student voice for civic engagement. But getting involved in the community and learning how to challenge authority accidentally gained myself some attention at the university. I’ve sat on a panel for student leaders in civic engagement at the UTSA Civic Engagement Summit in 2018. I serve on the President Student Advisory Council as the representative for the College of Liberal and Fine Arts.

The skills of patience, thinking quickly on your feet, managing emotions, and coming up with creative solutions are all things I learned on the difficult road of music education. All of these things have directly helped me become a campaign manager at 21. Thank you professor Ellis and Professor Steiner for taking a chance on me. I never thought I could teach music, but leading the SOSA trumpets these past 3 years in music has made me an infinitely better person and leader.

Anna Schulte

Senior Music Education Major (Music Librarian) I am connected to UTSA music in that I am a postbacc music major and I am also the UTSA Music Librarian and have been for 3 years now. I feel that UTSA Music really excels in experiential learning.

Most everything we do, especially in the education classes, is really hands-on, and a lot of learning by doing. I think specifically of Dr. Dill’s classes where we all are allowed to get up in front of the class and teach practice lessons to our peers as if they were elementary students. Or to Dr. Muhn’s choral conducting classes, where every day we are up and moving and conducting real music as our classmates sing. I cannot explain how beneficial it is to not just learn from lectures, but to actually get up and do what we will be doing in our future careers. I also feel I get some added benefits in experiential learning in my job as music librarian. I get a glimpse into the role of the directors that I otherwise wouldn’t see, in programming and purchasing, as well as all the organizational and inventorying aspects of keeping a music catalogue that I will need as a future director.

UTSA Music is a community unlike anything I would have expected. I cannot express how grateful I am to have professors and peers who truly care about you, who constantly encourage you, and always want the best for you and want you to succeed. I wish we could all be together in person, but the community spirit lives on, and it will be a wonderful day when we can all make music together in that Recital Hall once again!

Jason Guzman

Senior Music Performance Major (Graphic Designer) I am connected to UTSA Music through SOSA, in which I participated during the 7th and 9th seasons, as well as being the current graphic designer for the department. Designing for the department was definitely experiential learning for me, I didn’t know much about graphic design when I started but through trial and error… and YouTube tutorials, I have found what works for

me and what doesn’t. These learning experiences have benefitted me a great amount in the professional world, it has opened doors for me that I would have never seen such as designing for a new music company and a world-class drum corps. What I want to do, eventually, is record performances of chamber music and solos.

Being a designer for the department has definitely given me some necessary skills into doing so. Having these skills even opens doors to working with different musicians to promote or record their music.

Being a part of UTSA Music has given me opportunities I thought I would never have. I have grown as a performer and expanded my creativity into different art forms here.

Rebekah Alegria

Junior Communications/ Public Relations Major (PR Assistant) I am tethered to UTSA Music through SOSA, in which I was a member of during my freshman year as well as this current season where I am serving as a student staff member for the piccolo section. I am also the PR Assistant for the UTSA Department of Music, where I edit and write for the department’s monthly opus, while also managing the social media platforms. When I first saw the advertisement looking for a new Public Relations assistant in the music building, I knew this job was destined for me. UTSA Music has given me friendships, opportunities, and memories that I will forever be grateful for, so what better of an organization to be a part of and employed by? I have been the PR Assistant since March of 2020, when the global pandemic was officially announced. Virtually learning my experiential learning PR job has been quite the challenge; the zoom meetings, constant email conversations, and virtual knowledge has consumed most of my life! But I can honestly say that this job is preparing me immensely for my future desired career as a PR Manager for a company of the likes of Google. I have learned time management, PR Management, the importance of image, how to communicate properly along with the etiquette that comes with it, and how to collaboratively work as a team with Jason Guzman and Cindy Solis. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be the PR Assistant for such an amazing department and for all that they continue to do for us students.

“Most everything we do, especially in the education classes, is really hands-on, and a lot of learning by doing.”

COVID-19 Quarantine Pulse Poll Reaching out to our #UTSAMUSIC family for this feature is not always about the trials and tribulations of the pandemic. During this time of reflection and thanksgiving, we want to know if our musicians have experienced anything positive during this time of adversity.

“What can you point to as a positive outcome of your time in quarantine during COVID-19?”

Gabrielle Sharp

Music Education (Voice)

“One positive thing that has come from quarantine is that I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on what path I’m taking as far as my educational and personal life. Before Covid, I rarely had the time to step back and look at the bigger picture. Now I feel like I’m starting to know the direction that is best for me.”

Dr. William McCrary

UTSA Lyric Theatre/ Voice

“I would say that the most positive outcome during the pandemic has been all the innovations and advances we are experiencing with the online platforms. I have really enjoyed learning to use Collabra to connect with my students on days (and times) that I would not have had that

engagement in the past. One of my students likes to send me practice videos that he is recording at 12:30 AM.” Jadee Dovalina Music Education (Clarinet)

“A major positive outcome of my time in quarantine was that I was able to better my mental health! I always put off going to a doctor and seeking therapy but with all the time I had, I finally did it and I’m happier than ever! Spending so much time in quarantine allowed me to really pinpoint any issues I had in life and in myself.

I’m still working towards bettering myself every day but I’m grateful to be on the path towards a happier and healthier life!”

Dr. Ivan Hurd Piano Pedagogy

“As surprising as it may sound, there is not just one positive outcome for me personally as a result of COVID-19. I read that if a person can tend to their physical and mental health, it is possible to survive. So that, more than anything else, is what I set out to do. I have never found a form of exercise I truly loved and could maintain. At first, I started running on the Salado Creek Greenway trails, but after a few weeks of knee pain and shin splints, I decided biking would be a better option for me. Thankfully, bikes were still available in early March, and I purchased a new Trek hybrid. From March-August I was biking on average 70 miles a week. The time outdoors had a positive impact both physically and mentally. Like many of us, I have fallen into several diet trends, but this time, just decided to make a few small changes that I could hopefully sustain.

First, mostly due to the pandemic, I stopped eating out. Cooking at home was naturally a healthier option, and I made a concerted effort not to buy my favorite snacks or sweets since I was mostly stuck inside during the day.”

Cherry Picks American Music for Debut Recital

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his fall, the Department of Music was fortunate enough to welcome several new faculty to our family. One of the chosen few new musicians is Dr. Nicole Cherry, Assistant Professor of Violin. Cherry, who is the second violinist in the Marian Anderson String Quartet and a Juilliard graduate, brings her fresh insight and energy to the department’s string faculty and fills a position that has been vacant for years.

This month, Cherry will present a combination performance and lecture titled, “Sweet Freedom’s Song: A Fantasia on America”.

The event is the kind of collaborative endeavor that she thrives on, and in only a few weeks time, has enabled her to create a cohesive bond with her colleagues.

“First and foremost, I wanted to interact with my new colleagues and students. One of the many great things about joining the UTSA faculty is the camaraderie and support that was obvious immediately upon stepping off the plane for my interview.”

She was constantly mindful of the challenges involved in performing safely during the pandemic but knew that she wanted to connect with her peers and prove that the arts have always found a way to facilitate togetherness.

The pieces she chose to perform were purposeful in reflecting the general music disciplines: keyboard, strings, winds, voice, and percussion.

The music on the program was inspired by a piece by Afro-European violin virtuoso, George Bridgetower. The composition was based on “God Save the King,” and was commissioned for a

royal celebration in 1809.

“I thought about how inspiring it was for a man of color in the 19th century to possess hope in a society that really had no place for him,” stated Cherry. “We know the very famous text by Samuel Francis Smith but what I learned is there are over 200 versions that have been used for this melody worldwide.

The recital’s eponymous piece “Sweet Freedom’s Song: Fantasia on America” was commissioned by Dr. Cherry’s friend and colleague John Cornelius, composition faculty at Prairie View A&M University.

It features Cherry on violin, Tracy Cowden on piano, and baritone Christopher Besch.

“The piece is a culmination of the many texts that have been used with the very popular theme, “My Country tis of Thee”, some of it sobering and some uplifting. It is a history lesson within itself, I also believe there a conviction of hope and perseverance within it, too, “ said Cherry.

Additional offerings on the program represent the musical treasury that is American music: the blues, choro, and Gospel as well as the traditional sounds of Appalachian and indigenous people. Sharing the stage with Dr. Cherry are guitarist, Dr. Isaac Bustos, trumpeter, Dr. Oswaldo Zapata, and three UTSA string students: Adam Garza, Allison Hayes, and Rolando Ramon. Before the final bow, a “surprise” encore that includes Sherry Rubins will cap the evening.

The recital will be live-streamed via the Department of Music Facebook page on Friday, November 20 at 4:30 pm.

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Theoretically Speaking...

lues guitarist B.B. King once said, “The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.” Apply that sentiment to the study of music theory and you have long-lasting knowledge and the basis for knowing what makes music, well-music.

Dr. Jennifer Beavers, Associate Professor of Music Theory is an active music analyst, researcher, and educator. In less than a decade, she has created a name for herself and her work in the world of music theory. She has been published in music journals such as the Music Theory Online, Indiana Theory Review, and Journal of Music Teacher Education. She shares co-author credit with UTSA colleague, Dr. Susan Olson on the Routledge Aural Companion, has an upcoming chapter in the Oxford Handbook of Public Music Theory.

Dr. Beavers’ latest triumph occurred in early September when she was invited to deliver the keynote address for the Music Theory and Musicology Society hosted by the Cincinnati Conservatoire of Music. The conference, “Conversations in Music” was held virtually, but in no way did that minimize the honor of being a driving part of its program.

“This was a huge honor and the biggest accomplishment of my career thus far,” stated Beavers.

“Due to Covid 19, it was conducted virtually, so I didn’t get to visit the city and instead presented from my dining room! “

Hers was an engaging multimedia presentation entitled “Ravel’s Sonic Illusions” that juxtaposed her analyses of timbre and orchestration using sound files, images, and videos. “It was positively received and generated a lot of new ideas. The work I presented there is going to be published at a leading journal in the field, Music Theory Online, in January 2021.”

Music theory is not just something Beavers teaches in the classroom. One of her passions is working with students in the UTSA Music Theory Club, an extracurricular student group she advises. Current president Madeline Gonzales stated, “I joined the club after reaching out to Dr. Beavers. She said that as an aspiring professor of music theory, being a part of and leading this club would be a great way to start leading some research projects and getting my foot into the world of music theory.”

Gonzales invites students with a penchant for music theory to join the next generation of members. Some of the items on the club’s agenda include conducting a research project, bringing in guest speakers to talk about their areas of research, and reaching out to under-represented public schools to help expand their theory curriculum either through tutoring, mini-lectures, or presentations.

If you are interested in learning more about the UTSA Music Theory Club, contact Jennifer Beavers (jennifer. beavers@utsa.edu) or Madeline Gonzales (madgo94083@ gmail.com).

THOMAS BULEY TAKING THE STAGE

A senior recital This recital will be recorded in November. Keep your eyes on Facebook and Instagram (@utsamusic) for updates on a recital stream event.

THE STUDIO OF DR. WILLIAM MCCRARY

ANSWERING THE CALL

Contributing to the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification UTSA is committed to investing in San Antonio and surrounding communities. In 2015, UTSA was recognized by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its, “dynamic and noteworthy community outreach efforts in San Antonio.” Inspired by this commitment, Symphonic and University Band students are creating community impact projects this fall with the support of their director Dr. John Zarco.

Dr. Zarco charged students with developing projects that harness the unique skills of musicians to serve the community. “With everything going on socially and with the pandemic, I wanted to give our students the opportunity to interact with the community in ways that were directly inspired by them, “ said Dr. Zarco. “I felt strongly that our students, who bring such great energy to our ensembles, could use their musical talents to affect positive change in and around UTSA and San Antonio.”

Dr. Zarco brought in his colleague Dr. Jourdan Laine Howell to help students brainstorm ideas and define project goals. Before joining UTSA’s faculty, Dr. Howell was an arts administrator in education and engagement, earning praise for her authentic community projects. Dr. Howell talked with students about differences between engagement, enrichment, and education projects, and fielded questions about mapping out timelines and identifying community stakeholders.

Students submitted project proposals in October and have begun the good work of executing their visions. Proposals from Symphonic Band include, but are not limited to, recording holiday music to send to a rehabilitation center, a concert featuring the works of black indigenous people of color, and recording region band etudes to serve as models for middle school students. A proposal from University Band includes a video from UTSA students to high school band students about persevering during the pandemic. Another project aims to show love and appreciation to UTSA campus staff through November pop up performances.

Teams will work on a video pitch to provide a visual introduction to their respective community projects and will also prepare a final presentation showcasing project outcomes and participant feedback. While Dr. Zarco intends for student work to be completed this fall, he is hopeful that they will continue connecting with our communities beyond the scope of the assignment. “Our musicians will reap great benefits from this experience. I think many will discover how to combine their passion for music with their passion for civic engagement,” says Dr. Zarco. “What an exciting venture!”

NOVEMBER DATES

WHERE TO WATCH

10 PERCUSSION CONCERT UTSA Percussion Ensemble 5PM - UTSA Music Facebook page

12 JAZZ CONCERT UTSA Jazz Combo 7:30PM - UTSA Music Facebook page

18 GUITAR STUDIO RECITAL

Students of Dr. Isaac Bustos and Johnny Pena 5PM - UTSA Music Facebook page

19 MARIACHI CONCERT

Watch on Facebook!

UTSA Mariachi Los Paisanos 6PM - UTSA Music Facebook page

20 FACULTY RECITAL

Dr. Nicole Cherry, violin 4:30PM - UTSA Music Facebook page

23 STRINGS CONCERT

UTSA Orchestra 12:30PM - UTSA Music Facebook page

23 VOCAL ARTS SERIES

3PM - UTSA Music YouTube channel

Watch on YouTube!

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