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

Associate Dean for Faculty, Research, Creativity, & Outreach, Dr. Ivy Walz

Associate Dean for Faculty, Research, Creativity, & Outreach, Dr. Ivy Walz, focuses mainly on what falls into the outreach portion of her title as the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts works to grow their outreach within the community and beyond every year. From singing opera to middle school students, introducing theatre to retirement homes, bringing art festivals to local neighborhoods, and getting college students involved in camps, outreach is integrated into all areas of TCVPA.

Dr. Christopher J. Smith - Vernacular Music Center at Texas Tech University

Dr. Christopher J. Smith tells us all about the Vernacular Music Center at Texas Tech University, which he founded back in 2020. The VMC engages with folk and traditional music and dance from around the world, with a dedication to the study of the "vernacular" processes by which music and dance can be taught and passed on as a community-building activity.

Head of Dance, Kyla Olson shares how the Texas Tech dance program prepares students to become independent creative artists

The dance program at Texas Tech provides its students with a rigorous yet accessible curriculum, opportunities for engagement, and a supportive, student-centered learning environment. Head of Dance, Kyla Olson shares how the dance program prepares students to become independent creative artists by taking risks, expanding skills, and thinking critically through an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach.

Karen Ray, Texas Tech's UIL Theatre Specialist

The UIL Theatre & Technical Camp takes place July 9-20 and this year will be one of the biggest ever. Karen Ray, Texas Tech's UIL Theatre Specialist, runs the camp and comes with a plethora of knowledge, bringing top High School theatre directors from across Texas to give campers the best possible experience.
 

91st annual Texas Tech University School of Music Band and Orchestra Camp

Diving deeper into the 91st annual Texas Tech University School of Music Band and Orchestra Camp, Professor Annie Chalex-Boyle and camp manager Hannah Porter, talk about the orchestra side of things, fun activities, and concerts the public can attend on July 4th and 5th.

All about Band and Orchestra Camp with David Biel

Learn all about Band and Orchestra Camp with David Biel! This year’s camp runs June 29th through July 5th, with registration closing June 16th, so get signed up today!! High School and Middle School age students are welcome and can either stay off campus or in the Texas Tech dorms. This exciting camp is equal parts music and fun!
 

Melinda Corwin - Collaboration TTUHSC's Stroke & Aphasia Recovery (STAR) Summer Arts Program

Join Melinda Corwin and Brenna Price as we discuss TCVPA's collaboration with the TTUHSC's Stroke & Aphasia Recovery (STAR) Summer Arts Program. The STAR Program strives to maximize communication abilities and life participation for persons and their families who are affected by aphasia and other communication challenges. The Summer Arts Program takes place within the Texas Tech Theatre & Dance building over a two-week period.

Moonlight Musicals 20th Anniversary Season | Tom and Amy Laney

Tom and Amy Laney join host Peter Martens to discuss the upcoming season of Moonlight Musicals. Both graduates of Texas Tech's College of Visual & Performing Arts, Tom and Amy met through Moonlight Musicals and had careers that kept leading them back to the amphitheater. They credit Texas Tech and their summer activities to getting them where they are today, embarking on Moonlight Musicals 20th anniversary season! 

TTU All-State Choir Camp – Rob Rodgers

Rob Rodgers, long time contributor to the Texas Tech All-State Choir Camp joins Peter Martens to bring you all the ins and outs of this five-day camp, which focuses on preparing students for both the TMEA Small School and Large School All-State Choir auditions. The camp includes exciting evening activities and concludes with a final concert on Saturday, June 14th, for family members and the local community!

Pre-College Immersion Program – Dane Webster

Professor Dane Webster, along with two Texas Tech University School of Art students, Piper Weekly and Alex Morales, discuss the School of Art Pre-College Immersion Program, which offers high school students an immersive college experience in the fine arts. During this weeklong program, students will experience firsthand what it means to be a Red Raider studying the Fine Arts. Various Fine Art workshops will offer students opportunities to learn new artmaking techniques through multiple mediums taught by talented TTU artists.