Texas Lutheran University Symphonic Winds
Membership in the TLU Symphonic Winds is earned by audition at the start of each semester. Members are the top woodwind, brass and percussion performers enrolled at TLU. The ensemble rehearses four hours per week and performs regularly both on and off campus.

Texas Lutheran Concert Band
Open by audition to all students of the university, the band performs in concert on campus and on tour. Band members participate in three hours of rehearsal each week, plus special appearances. Members are encouraged to enroll for private lessons.

Texas Lutheran Choir
Open by audition to all students of the university, the choir performs a wide range of both sacred and secular literature on campus and on tour. Members are encouraged to enroll for either private or group voice study. The choir participates in five hours of rehearsal each week, plus special rehearsals, sectionals, and appearances.

TLU String Ensemble
Open to all TLU students, the orchestra rehearses three hours per week and performs each semester.

Other Performance Opportunities Include:

• Texas Lutheran Jazz Band
• TLU Women’s Chorus
• Chapel Choir
• Bulldog Pep Band
• Mid-Texas Symphony
• Numerous wind and percussion ensembles
• Opera
• Musical theatre workshops
• Annual Christmas Vespers
• Solo recital opportunities

The bands of Texas Lutheran University have a long history of excellence and diversity. The repertoire is carefully selected to present a variety of musical experiences – from the traditional to the historical to contemporary art literature. Membership is open to all university students who wish to continue their enjoyment of performing instrumental music either as a music major or non-major. Numerous scholarship opportunities are available.
Beth Bronk, Director of Bands

The TLU String Ensemble consists of TLU students who elect to study string instruments. Work is done on chamber music as well as larger ensemble settings. Membership is open to all university students who wish to continue their enjoyment of performing instrumental music either as a music major or non-major. Numerous scholarship opportunities are available.
Eliza Thomason, Director of Strings

Open by audition to all students of the university, the choir performs a wide range of both sacred and secular literature on campus and on tour. Members are encouraged to enroll for either private or group voice study. The TLU choir participates in five hours of rehearsal each week, plus special rehearsals, sectionals and appearances.

Open by audition to all female students of the university, the choir performs a wide range of both sacred and secular literature on campus and on tour. Members are encouraged to enroll for either private or group voice study. The TLU Women’s choir participates in two and a half hours of rehearsal each week, plus special rehearsals, sectionals and appearances.

Open by audition to all members of the TLU Choir, the chamber choir focuses on the performance of the music of our time. The chamber choir participates in two hours of rehearsal each week, plus special rehearsals, sectionals and appearances.

The Jazz Ensemble performs in concert at least once a semester to present a wide variety of big band jazz representing many historical styles. Membership is open by audition.

The Bulldog Pep Band, under the direction of Professor Beth Bronk, performs spirit music at all university home football games and select home basketball games. Enrollment is open to all interested TLU students and serves as an opportunity for students to continue musical ensemble participation without the time commitment of Concert Band.

The Mid-Texas Symphony provides an opportunity for students to audition for membership in this professional orchestra, which is based on the TLU campus. Mr. David Mairs is conductor of this fine regional organization. The Mid-Texas Symphony performs at least seven concerts per academic year.

The School of Music offers piano instruction with several highly qualified instructors with a wealth of concert experience in solo performance and chamber music. Students can also receive instruction in traditional and contemporary church music, keyboard improvisation, and jazz.

Performance opportunities abound at Texas Lutheran University in weekly recitals, chapel services and ensembles. In addition, the Seguin community offers the student pianist the opportunity to teach private piano lessons, work as a church pianist at a local church and serve as an accompanist for UIL competitions in the central Texas area.

The Texas Lutheran University Opera & Music Theatre Workshop offers varied workshop and performance opportunities in both opera and musical theatre. Auditions are open to all students of the university. Participation in the workshop requires weekly rehearsals, stage movement training, vocal coaching, dress rehearsals, and performances. 

All TLU wind and percussion faculty are available for instructional aid. Arrangements for clinics and/or master classes can be made by contacting Beth Bronk or any individual instructor.

Numerous scholarship award opportunities are available both for music majors and non-majors.

Da capo Award in Music - up to full tuition per year

(By Invitation Only)

The most distinguished of our academic scholarships for students who plan to major in music. Students who have excelled in high school, who are admitted by Feb. 5 and who have indicated that they plan to major in music are invited to participate in PACE Day at TLU. On PACE Day, you compete through interviews and auditions for TLU's top scholarship award of up to full tuition. This scholarship is renewed for up to three additional years provided you maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Learn more about Scholarships at TLU.