Support Music Students By Sponsoring An Instrument
The School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts allows students to combine their music interests with other art forms and academic disciplines. The program facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration across the arts, and its location at an institution renowned for its STEM excellence allows students to branch beyond traditional music studies to develop the technological skills needed for 21st century musicians.
Students can take courses focused on modern performance skills, historical perspectives, cultural awareness, music performance and technology concepts and creative ways of thinking about performance. They learn about the role of music in world cultures and develop skills as performers by exploring multiple genres and types of repertoire.
Renowned instructors provide opportunities to practice and perform diverse styles of music in individual and collaborative contexts both in and out of the classroom, and through a dedicated music technology minor, students can also gain experience with audio editing and using technology to make music in new and innovative ways.
The program prepares Aggies to become professional musicians or to explore a variety of careers involving music composition, education, performance, production, technology and therapy. Students can also pursue careers in sound engineering, sound design, artist management and publicity, arts administration and arts journalism.
You can play a part in helping students expand their musical abilities and prepare for careers in the industry. Sponsoring an instrument will provide top-quality equipment for Aggies to hone their skills, while creating a scholarship can help high-achieving students pursue their musical goals in Aggieland. You can also help the school attract and retain top faculty members through a faculty fellowship, professorship, chair or artist in residency.
For more information, contact Heather Sauber at hsauber@txamfoundation.com or Catherine Hinojosa at chinojosa@txamfoundation.com.
Pianos
| Brand | Model | Length | Quantity | Donation Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Grand Pianos | C3X | 6’1″ | 29 | $58,500 |
| C5X | 6’7″ | 17 | $61,000 | |
| C6X | 7’0″ | $68,500 or $68,200 | ||
| C7X | 7’6″ | 5 | $79,500 | |
| CFX | 9’0″ | 3 | $190,000 | |
| Upright Pianos | U1 | 48″ | 90 | $11,000 |
| U3 | 52″ | $13,750 | ||
| Disklavier | 20 | $11,000 |
Woodwind Instruments
| Type | Model | Quantity | Donation Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolo | Yamaha YPC-62 | 2 | $2,700 |
| Flute | Yamaha YFL-577H | 4 | $3,300 |
| Alto Flute | Yamaha YFL-A421 | 2 | $7,600 |
| Bass Flute | Yamaha YFL-677HCT | 2 | $4,250 |
| Contra Bass Flute | Jupiter Contrabass Flute | 2 | $16,750 |
| Oboe | Fox Renard Model 335 | 4 | $5,300 |
| English Horn | Fox Model 500 | 1 | $9,550 |
| E-Flat Soprano Clarinet | Buffet Crampoon | 2 | $3,200 |
| B-Flat Soprano Clarinet | Buffer R13 | 4 | $4,250 |
| E-Flat Alto Clarinet | Leblanc L7165 | 2 | $2,800 |
| B-Flat Bass Clarinet | Yamaha YCL-221ii | 2 | $3,200 |
| E-Flat Contra Bass Clarinet | Leblanc L7181 EE-Flat | 1 | $6,400 |
| B-Flat Contra Bass Clarinet | Leblanc L7182 BB-Flat | 1 | $6,900 |
| B–Flat Soprano Saxophone | Yanagisawa SN 00141509 | 1 | $2,800 |
| Alto Saxophone | Yanagisawa AWO1 | 2 | $4,250 |
| Tenor Saxophone | Yanagisawa TWO1 | 2 | $5,300 |
| Baritone Saxophone | Yanagisawa BW02 | 2 | $8,500 |
| Bassoon | Fox Renard Model 220 | 2 | $11,050 |
| Contra Bassoon | Fox Contra Bassoon Model 990 | 1 | $39,500 |
Bass Instruments
| Type | Model | Quantity | Donation Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-Flat/A Piccolo Trumpet | Bach AP190 Stradivarius | $5,300 | |
| E-Flat Trumpet | Bach ADE190 Stradivarius | 1 | $5,300 |
| C Trumpet | Bach C190 Stradivarius | 2 | $4,770 |
| B-Flat Trumpet | Bach 180S37 Stradivarius | 3 | $3,710 |
| F French Horn | C.G. Conn Model 8D CONNstellation | 4 | $5,300 |
| Small Bore Trombone | Bach LT16M Stradivarius | 2 | $2,700 |
| Medium Bore Trombone | S.E. Shires Q33 Q-Series | 2 | $2,500 |
| Large Bore Tenor Trombone | S.E. Shires Q30YR Q-Series | 6 | $3,710 |
| Bass Trombone | S.E. Shires TBQ36YA Q-Series | 3 | $5,300 |
| Contrabass Trombone | Thein Universal 007 with Hagman Valves | 1 | $15,900 |
| Euphonium | Yamaha XO 1270S | 4 | $7,750 |
| Baritone | Yamaha YBH-301S | 1 | $3,500 |
| F Tuba | Miraphone 481C07001 | 2 | $13,000 |
| C Tuba | Miraphone 186 4/4 Rotary Valve CC | 2 | $11,700 |
| B Flat Tuba | Miraphone 186 4/4 Rotary Valve BB-Flat | 3 | $11,700 |
Percussion Instruments
| Type | Model | Quantity | Donation Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timpani | Bergerault Grand Professional (20, 23, 26, 29, and 32) | 3 | $23,500 |
| 5 Octave Marimba | Musser 5.0 Rosewood Marimba (M500) | 2 | $19,300 |
| 4 Octave Marimba | Musser Classic Grand Kelon 4.3 Octave Marimba | 2 | $7,650 |
| Xylophone | Adams 3.5 Octave Rosewood | 2 | $3,000 |
| Chimes | Adams 1.5 Octave Chimes | 2 | $9,750 |
| Orchestra Bells | Bergerault Signature Glockenspiel – 2.5 Octave | 2 | $2,230 |
| Vibraphone | Adams VCGF30M 3.0 Octave Vibraphone | 1 | $6,700 |
| High Crotales | Zildjian High-Octave Crotales | 1 | $2,800 |
| Drum Set | Pearl Session Studio Select 5-Piece Shell Pack | 5 | $2,500 |
| Crash Cymbals | Zildjian ACP120 A Custom | 4 | $1,380 |
| Concert Snare Drum | Pearl Philharmonic Maple/Birch 6.5 inch x 14 inch | 4 | $1,380 |
| Tenor Drum | Pearl Philharmonic 12 inch x 14 inch | 3 | $1,275 |
| Percussion Storage Cabinet | Wenger Basic | 2 | $2,440 |
| Bass Drum | Pearl Concert Bass Drum Philharmonic Series | 2 | $2,230 |
| Tam-tam | Meinl Sonic CH-TT40 40 inch | 1 | $2,120 |
| Tom-tom | Tama High Pitched Concert Tom Set with Stand (6, 8, 10, 12 in) | 1 | $1,175 |
String Instruments
| Type | Model | Quantity | Donation Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Eastman Master VL906 | 6 | $3,600 |
| Viola | Eastman VA701 Rudoulf Doetsch 16-inch Viola | 3 | $2,780 |
| Cello | Eastman VC702 Wilhelm Klier 4/4 Size | 4 | $6,000 |
| Double Bass | Eastman VB305 Andreas Eastman 3/4 Size | 3 | $6,050 |
| Acoustic Guitar | Martin D-28 Dreadnought Street | 3 | $3,000 |
| Electric Guitar | Fender American Ultra Stratocaster | 2 | $2,335 |
| Electric Bass Guitar | Fender American Ultra Precision Electric Bass | 2 | $2,335 |
Ensemble Instruments and Equipment
| Type | Model | Quantity | Donation Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Piano | Casio Privia Pro PX-560 (88 Key Digital Piano with Speaker) | 2 | $1,380 |
| Piano Guitar Amp | Fender ’65 Twin Reverb 2×12 inch 85 Watt Tube Combo Amp | 4 | $2,120 |
| Bass Amp | Fender Rumble Stage 800 Bass Combo Amp (800 watts, 2×10″) | 3 | $1,060 |
| Portable PA System | Fender Passport Venue Series 2 | 2 | $1,380 |
| Play Back Monitor | Electro-Voice PXM-12MP Powered Stage Monitor | 2 | $1,060 |
| Percussion Accessories (cymbal straps, cymbal stands, bass drum stands, cradles, snare/tenor drum stands, drumset thrones, drum beaters, triangles, tambourines, wind chimes, siren vibraslap, etc.) | No Specific Vendors | $10,600 |