The Art Beat, by Texas Tech College of Visual & Performing Arts

The J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts (TCVPA) is the beating heart of Texas Tech University. The Art Beat provides a weekly look into all the exciting things happening in this dynamic college. Topics include information on concerts, theatre performances, visual arts exhibitions and all the people past and present who have helped make this a world-class program.

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Episodes

Jul 17, 2026

Stuart Anderson talks with Peter Martens about his job as Audio Engineer, Studio Manager, and Media Producer at the TTU School of Music.

Jul 17, 2026

Jul 17, 2026

15 min

Jul 17, 2026

Joshua Whitt details his responsibilities as Production Manager for the School of Theatre and Dance at TTU.

Jul 17, 2026

Jul 17, 2026

15 min

Jul 17, 2026

Shannon Magri joins Peter Martens to discuss her role at Lead Administrative Recruiter for the J.T. and Margaret Talkington College of Visual and Performing Arts at TTU.

Jul 17, 2026

Jul 17, 2026

15 min

Jul 17, 2026

Austin Glenn joins Peter Martens to talk about managing the Concert Ensembles at the TTU School of Music.

Jul 17, 2026

Jul 17, 2026

14 min

Jul 17, 2026

Gabriel Peralta joins Peter Martens to discuss the impressive facilities at the TTU School of Art.

Jul 17, 2026

Jul 17, 2026

15 min

Jun 15, 2026

Corey Norman joins Peter Martens to talk about his duties a the TTU School of Theatre and dance

Jun 15, 2026

Jun 15, 2026

15 min

Jun 10, 2026

Chris Markgraf joins Peter Martens to talk about his education as a voice performance and music education major

Jun 10, 2026

Jun 10, 2026

15 min

Jun 1, 2026

Karen Ray speaks with Peter Martens about the summer camps offered by the TTU School of Theatre and Dance

Jun 1, 2026

Jun 1, 2026

15 min

May 26, 2026

Sarah McKoin, TTU Director of Bands, unpacks the TTU School of Music Band and Orchestra Camp

May 26, 2026

May 26, 2026

15 min

May 18, 2026

Corey Sullivan, Associate Director of Choral studies, talks about the TTU All-State Choir Camp

May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026

15 min