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The Tarleton Flute Choir under the direction of Carolyn Keyes and the Tarleton Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble under the direction of Floyd Richmond have been selected for featured programs at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) conference February 7-10 of 2024!

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n the heat of late summer 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife were found murdered in their house. Using a searing rock score, and based on the historical record, LIZZIE explores the heady and heated days leading up to the murder and Lizzie’s controversial acquittal of all charges and the creation of a new American myth.

n the heat of late summer 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife were found murdered in their house. Using a searing rock score, and based on the historical record, LIZZIE explores the heady and heated days leading up to the murder and Lizzie’s controversial acquittal of all charges and the creation of a new American myth.

In the heat of late summer 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife were found murdered in their house. Using a searing rock score, and based on the historical record, LIZZIE explores the heady and heated days leading up to the murder and Lizzie’s controversial acquittal of all charges and the creation of a new American myth.

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Coming to the Theatre at Tarleton Oct. 5-8
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In the heat of late summer 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife were found murdered in their house. Using a searing rock score, and based on the historical record, LIZZIE explores the heady and heated days leading up to the murder and Lizzie’s controversial acquittal of all charges and the creation of a new American myth.

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Performing Arts

With a distinguished faculty of artists, composers, conductors, playwrights, and performers, and a diverse body of over 300 talented undergraduate and graduate students, the Department of Performing Arts continues to educate the next generation of creative leaders in Texas. Whether you’re pursuing a career in Musical Theatre, Dance, Music, Music Education, or Theatre, the Department of Performing Arts provides an environment where you can participate and grow. Our outstanding faculty, coupled with small class sizes, ensures that you will receive individual attention and the skills needed to thrive in your career.

Why Study the Performing Arts at Tarleton?

We offer student-centered programs that start with quality teaching and include a hands-on, interactive learning environment. There’s no better combination to enhance one’s educational development.

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Programs & Opportunities

Music at Tarleton!

For more than one hundred years, Tarleton State University has served as an important center of music education in North Central Texas. Today we continue to provide a first-rate education for future professional musicians and music educators. We also provide a variety of musical opportunities for all Tarleton students.

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Sing! Play! Act!

Auditions are open to all Tarleton students—from majors seeking to improve their skills to other majors wanting to round out their college experience. Call 254-968-9669 for more details. We hope you decide to join us for our next production!

Theater Play

Season at The Clyde

Aug. 21 – Sep. 14Sophia Louise Goodpasture: Smooshed to Mush8:00 am – 5:00 pmFAC Gallery
August 24-26Steel Magnolias7:30 pmFAC Theater
August 25ULTRA Dinner5:30 pmFAC Auditorium
August 27Steel Magnolias2:00 pmFAC Theater
September 13Student Recital2:00 pmFAC Auditorium
September 20Student Recital2:00 pmFAC Auditorium
Sep. 21 – Oct. 19Amanda Breitbach: Oil and Water8:00 am – 5:00 pmFAC Gallery
September 28Wind Ensemble Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
September 29Zachary Moore Sr. Recital (piano)8:00 pmFAC Auditorium
October 3Symphonic Band Concert 7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
October 4Jazz I Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
October 5-7Lizzie7:30 pmFAC Theater
October 8Lizzie2:00 pmFAC Theater
October 8Jazz II & III7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
October 9Gabrielle Nguyen Sr. Recital4:00 pmFAC Theater
October 11Student Recital 2:00 pmFAC Theater
October 13Choir Concert7:30 pmFAC Theater
October 18Student Recital 2:00 pmFAC Theater
Oct. 24 – Nov. 21Fall Senior Exhibitions8:00 am – 5:00 pmFAC Theater
October 25Student Recital2:00 pmFAC Theater
October 26Hawk/Keyes Faculty Recital7:30 pmFAC Theater
October 27The Revenant 7:30 pmFAC Workshop Theater
October 27Regina-Faith B. Wright Sr. Recital 8:00 pmFAC Theater
October 28The Revenant7:30 pmFAC Workshop Theater
November 1Student Recital 2:00 pmFAC Theater
November 6Chamber Ensembles Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
November 8Student Recital 2:00 pmFAC Auditorium
November 13Percussion Concert “Berserker”7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
November 14Symphonic Band Concert7:30 pm FAC Auditorium
November 16Wind Ensemble Concert 7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
November 19Jazz II & III Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
November 20Jazz I Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
November 27Latin Band Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
November 29Student Recital 2:00 pmFAC Auditorium
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1A Christmas Carol7:30 pmFAC Theater
December 2A Christmas Carol2:00 pmFAC Theater
December 2Masterworks Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
December 3A Christmas Carol2:00 pmFAC Theater
December 4Holiday Collage Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
*Please note Student Recitals are subject to cancellation.

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