Moores School of Music

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  Anthony Maglione Joins Moores School of Music as Professor and Director of Choral Activities in Partnership with Houston Symphony

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  Call and Response Provides Authentic Collaboration Among the Arts

  Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts visiting artists work with students to visualize the structure of sound.

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  Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Betsy Cook Weber: A Transformative Leader in Choral Studies

  As she retires, Dr. Betsy Cook Weber leaves a lasting legacy in choral studies and continues with the Grammy-winning Houston Chamber Choir.

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  Finding Her Tune: The Perfect Melody Between Music and a Doctoral Degree

  Tugce Ozcivan shares the art of balancing passion and perseverance.

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  UH Welcomes New Director for Innovative Music Therapy Program

  The new four-year degree, a collaboration between UH colleges and the Texas Medical Center, equips graduates for clinical roles in over 40 settings.

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  The University of Houston’s Moores Opera Center Announces 2024-25 Season

  The Moores Opera Center at the University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts is excited to announce its 2024-25 season, featuring four captivating performances.

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  Multi-Grammy and Emmy Winning Music Icon Lizzo Flexes Her UH Pride With ‘Sasha Be Flooting’ Scholarship

  Moores School of Music student to receive $50,000 scholarship.

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  Flutist Jonah Murphy, 24, Wins First Place at Texas Music Festival’s Cynthia Woods Mitchell-Ima Hogg Young Artist Competition

  Competition’s Second Year Honoring the Combined Legacies of Two Legendary Local Music Lover Philanthropists, in Association with Houston Symphony
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  Celebrating a Legacy: Sharon & Robert Lietzow's Enduring Impact on Music

  Festival pioneers' influence resonates through 33 years of the Texas Music Festival.

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  UH Scholar in Residence Sam Wu Gains International Acclaim

  Harvard and Juilliard-trained composer blurs boundaries, creating unique connections in his music performed worldwide.

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  Concert Chorale Wins Grand Prix at Ave Verum International Choral Competition

  In addition to the Grand Prix win, the Concert Chorale came home with two Best Interpretation prizes and the Best Repertoire Selection.

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  Renowned Painter and Pioneer of Minimalism, Frank Stella, Passes Away at 87

  Remembering the artist behind "Euphonia," a three-part mural inside the Moores Opera House.

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  Texas Music Festival Announces 33rd Season at the University of Houston

  Summer program at UH Moores School of Music features concert series and master classes.

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  Unlikely Inspiration: How a Tiny Visitor Sparked a Tale of Creativity and Community in the Heart of the Moores School of Music

  University of Houston Students collaborate to craft a children's book.

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  UH Concert Chorale Ranked in Top 10 Most Impressive College Choirs

  Moores School Concert Chorale has been named one of the “20 Most Impressive College Choirs” in the country by College Rank, coming in at No. 10 on the list.

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  The Moores Society Shapes Future Stars by Transforming Aspiring Young Musicians into World-Class Talents

  Annual Luncheon surpasses $50,000 in contributions, directing support to special programs and student scholarships at the Moores School of Music

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  A Symphony of Impact: Masterclasses, Insights, and the Enduring Legacy of Musical Brilliance

  Formosa Quartet's transformative residency at Moores School of Music

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  Music Education Alum Named the Texas Music Educators Association Executive Director Designate

  Joe Muñoz has been appointed Executive Director of TMEA and will begin July 1, 2024.

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  Faculty Spotlight: UH's Pioneering Arts Educators

  KGMCA welcomes three extraordinary artists in dance, guitar, and mariachi, pushing boundaries and fostering cultural unity on campus and in the community.

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  UH's Mariachi Pumas Celebrate Diversity and Culture Through Music

  For five years, the University of Houston's Mariachi Pumas have been leaving a lasting imprint on the Bayou City.

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  Alumnus, Dr. Roberto Alonso Trillo (DMA 2017), Graces Cover of Ritmo, Spain's Renowned Classical Music Magazine

  Ritmo, established in 1929, is an esteemed publication, honored with the "Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts" by the Spanish government. This prestigious magazine provides a comprehensive view of global musical trends, interviews with top musicians, concert updates, and thorough reviews of new records and videos. 

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  Mariachi Pumas Visit Houston Life

  In celebration of the 4th annual Mariachi Festival, UH Mariachi Pumas perform on Houston Life's "What's Happening Now" segment.
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  Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Welcomes New Director of the Moores School Of Music

  Musician and educator, Dr. Brian Kai Chin, is making his way to the University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts as the Director of Moores School of Music.
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  Spirit on Stage Returns to The Moores Opera House

  Music, legacy and resilience with The Spirit Of Houston
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  Concert Chorale Wins Third Place at CantaRode

  The Concert Chorale triumphs with a remarkable third-place victory at the prestigious CantaRode International Choir Competition held in the Netherlands.

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  Xayvion Davidson Wins First Place and Audience Favorite at Inaugural Cynthia Woods Mitchell-Ima Hogg Young Artist Competition

  First Prize and the Audience Favorite went to Xayvion Davidson, 19, a bassoonist from Nashville who just completed his freshman year at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music.
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  Texas Music Festival: Recitals Underway and New Programming

  Houston Symphony and the University of Houston form the new Cynthia Woods Mitchell-Ima Hogg Young Artist Competition and more.

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  Homecoming: Pianist Amy Yang Returns to the Moores School of Music

  Associate Dean of Piano Studies and Artistic Initiatives at Curtis Institute of Music will take the stage at Texas Music Festival.

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  Berry Miller JH Band, Led by Alumnus Chris Bennett, Receives Sudler Cup

  Under the direction of Chris Bennett, BMJH Honors Band is the first Pearland ISD program to be recognized by the Sousa Foundation.
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  Sydney-based Composer and Students Collaborate with Moores School of Music’s AURA Ensemble

  This unique cross-cultural collaboration between The Sydney Conservatorium of Music and Moores School of Music's AURA Ensemble was brought to the Moores Opera House Stage at the University of Houston.

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  Moores School of Music and the Hopkins Center at Dartmouth Launch Second Music Mexico Symposium

  Three-day interdisciplinary event explores past and present of Mexican music, May 18-20, at the University of Houston.

   

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  The Moores School of Music Welcomes Three New Faculty In Its Opera and Voice Program for Fall 2023

  Kathleen Belcher, Keith Chambers, and Daniel Belcher bring exceptional talent and experience to the Moores School of Music.

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  The Women Have Something to Say Takes New York City

  This genre-bending theatrical piece is written and performed by Moores School of Music alumni, faculty, and staff.
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  University of Houston Moores School of Music Names Formosa Quartet as Quartet-in-Residence

  The quartet will perform two February concerts announcing their residency at UH. The quartet's appointment supports the school's string and chamber music programs, with individual ensemble coaching, master classes and public performances.
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  Moores School Of Music To Present 25th Anniversary Jazz Festival This February

  The 2023 installment of the festival coincides with the launch of the new jazz studies degree program at the school.
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  Sondheim on Sondheim

  Interview with co-stage directors, Nicole Kenley-Miller and Lawrence Edelson about the World of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM
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  25th Annual Moores School Jazz Fest

  The event runs from February 24-25 and will include clinics and performances by guest artist, Saxophonist Bill Evans. The public performances will take place 7:30 Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25 in the Moores Opera House.

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  Celebrated Broadway Actor and UH Alum Returns to Campus to Teach New Course

  Sally Mayes is coming back to helm a new course at the McGovern College of the Arts titled “Song Performance for Musical Theatre.
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  Die Fledermaus at the Moores Opera Center

  Join us at the ultimate masked ball and discover not only why Johann Strauss Jr. is known as the Waltz King, but also just how far some people will go to exact their revenge!
  January 26-29, 2023

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  UH Students to Learn 'Healing Power of Music

  University of Houston to Add New Degree Program in Music Therapy.
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  Moores Opera Center has taken first prize for the second year in a row for best university opera performance.

  The 2020 production of Don Giovanni at MOC has won the American Prize for best university opera performance. The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts is the nation's most comprehensive series of contests in the performing arts.
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  July 19 proclaimed José Longoria Day in Houston

  Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner honors University of Houston’s Mariachi Pumas director and educator José Longoria with a special proclamation recognizing his significant contributions to the city’s cultural landscape.