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Music students stand with their guitars, joined by instructor Jon Yerby and singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett

Watch Now: Lyle Lovett ’79 Works With Music And Theatre Students As Part of Residency Through Hagler Institute

The residency has included classroom visits and coaching sessions in classes throughout the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts.

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Students To Collaborate With Army Band In Free Concerts Celebrating United States’ 250th Anniversary

“Fort Sam’s Own” 323d Army Band will perform at Rudder Auditorium Sept. 28-29 with contributions by Music, Theatre and Visualization students.

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Graduation Spotlight: Grace Burton, Music Performance

The Midland native is set to graduate Friday with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Performance.

Emerging Composers’ New Works Showcase Features Pieces Crafted By Students

Six students presented their works on May 4 at the Black Box Theater in the Liberal Arts and Arts & Humanities Building.

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Students Perform Music From Video Games and Films In Concert Led By Virginia Figueiredo

Students performed music from James Bond films and “The Incredibles," along with video games "World of Warcraft" and "Metal Gear Solid" at Rudder Theatre on April 29.

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‘Ignition Jam’ Features Hip-Hop Music And Dancing, Co-Hosted By Music Program And Freestyle Student Group

Matthew Campbell, Ph.D., instructional associate professor in Performance and Visual Studies, said he wanted to host the event following the debut of his Global Hip-Hop course this semester.

Three students perform, two are playing guitar and one student is singing.

Aggieland Music Summit Features Industry Professionals, Faculty Discussions, Student Performances

The event featured panel discussions and three performances at the College Station Events Center. Hagler Fellow Lyle Lovett and his guests Leland Sklar and Chuck Ainlay were among the panelists.

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Leland Sklar, Chuck Ainlay Join Lyle Lovett For ‘Immediate Family’ Screening And Discussion

The film was made by Danny Tedesco and showcases four legendary session musicians: Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, Russ Kunkel and Waddy Wachtel.

Two students are performing on marimbas in a large library and museum space, dozens of people are seated in chairs watching them.

‘Crescendo’ Concludes With Aggieland Percussion Group Concert

The second-annual showcase featured student performances April 7–11, spanning genres and styles from opera to percussion to experimental works.

Three black and white portraits in a row. From left: Chuck Ainlay, Lyle Lovett and Leland Sklar.

Lyle Lovett To Be Joined By Chuck Ainlay And Leland Sklar For ‘Immediate Family’ Screening And Discussion On April 14

The 2022 film showcases four legendary session musicians who performed and recorded hit songs with artists including James Taylor, Keith Richards, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Stevie Nicks and Jackson Browne.