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Moores School of Music The University of Houston’s Moores School of Music (MSM) is one of the leading comprehensive music

🕸️ The second half of October is looking frightfully good at Moores! 🎃 From captivating performances to can’t-miss event...
10/16/2026

🕸️ The second half of October is looking frightfully good at Moores! 🎃 From captivating performances to can’t-miss events, here’s what’s haunting our calendar for the rest of the month. 👻🎶

✨Alumni Accomplishment✨🎉 Congratulations to bassoonist Graydon Harrison, a recent graduate of Moores, on winning First P...
10/15/2026

✨Alumni Accomplishment✨

🎉 Congratulations to bassoonist Graydon Harrison, a recent graduate of Moores, on winning First Prize in the Cynthia Woods Mitchell–Ima Hogg Concerto Competition at the Texas Music Festival this summer!

This prestigious honor comes with the opportunity to perform alongside the Houston Symphony on November 11 and 12, where Graydon will perform the first movement of Christopher Theofanidis’ Concerto for Bassoon and Chamber Orchestra.

Bravo, Graydon! 🎉👏🎼

💥 Class Crashing 💥Field trip to the far end of the building! 🥁Today we got a front-row seat to the amazing work happenin...
10/13/2026

💥 Class Crashing 💥

Field trip to the far end of the building! 🥁

Today we got a front-row seat to the amazing work happening in the percussion department. Watching the freshman percussion class and percussion methods students in action gave us a glimpse into the focus and fundamentals behind every great performance. 🎶✨

A big shout out to Percussion Studio for welcoming us in and giving us the opportunity to see your students and program in action! 🥁👏

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 Moores School of Music Concerto Competition Winners! ✨After an impressive competition fill...
10/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 Moores School of Music Concerto Competition Winners! ✨

After an impressive competition filled with extraordinary performances, our winners have earned top honors through their talent, hard work, and passion for music. 🎻🎺🎹

Join us in celebrating these exceptional students and their achievements. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish next! 👏🎶

Grand Prize Winners
Piano – Everett Ramsey
Wind/Brass/Percussion – Maggie Hogan (Vibraphone)
 
Preliminary Prize Winners
Piano – Kyle Mai
Wind/Brass/Percussion – Renee Darling (Flute)
 
Honorable Mention
Piano – T.J. Stang
Wind/Brass/Percussion – Caroline Lawson (Flute)

🍂 October is flying by, and we’re already halfway through the semester! From inspiring performances and exciting competi...
10/09/2026

🍂 October is flying by, and we’re already halfway through the semester! From inspiring performances and exciting competitions to unforgettable opera and ensemble concerts, there’s still so much to experience at Moores this month. ✨ Take a look at what’s coming up and mark your calendars!

🎠 BTS: Carousel Rehearsals 🎵✨The excitement is building! From show-stopping songs to high-energy dances, our students ar...
10/08/2026

🎠 BTS: Carousel Rehearsals 🎵✨

The excitement is building! From show-stopping songs to high-energy dances, our students are bringing Carousel to life.

Opening night is October 22, and we can’t wait to share this incredible production with you!

✨Student Spotlight!✨🎉 🎺 Congratulations to sophomore Oliver Lampson, who recently won the Utility Trumpet position at th...
10/07/2026

✨Student Spotlight!✨

🎉 🎺 Congratulations to sophomore Oliver Lampson, who recently won the Utility Trumpet position at the Houston Symphony. We are so proud of you!!

Go Coogs! 🐾

🎠 Join us for the opening production of the University of Houston Moores School of Music’s 2026–2027 Opera Season with R...
10/06/2026

🎠 Join us for the opening production of the University of Houston Moores School of Music’s 2026–2027 Opera Season with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel. One of the most enduring works in the American musical theater canon, Carousel is a moving exploration of love, forgiveness, redemption, and the possibility of personal transformation. The production opens the season with a powerful story that continues to resonate with audiences through its emotional depth, unforgettable score, and timeless themes.

🎵 Beneath its sweeping melodies and beloved songs lies a profound examination of individuals struggling against circumstances they cannot easily overcome. As its characters grapple with difficult choices, Carousel raises enduring questions about mercy, accountability, and the role communities play in both judgment and compassion.

✨ Presented in the Moores Opera House, this compelling production invites audiences to experience one of the most influential works in American musical theater as the first chapter in a season dedicated to stories of resilience, justice, connection, and the search for belonging.

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🍂 October is in full swing, and we’re already approaching the halfway point of the semester! Take a look at what’s comin...
10/02/2026

🍂 October is in full swing, and we’re already approaching the halfway point of the semester! Take a look at what’s coming up at the Moores School of Music. 🎶✨

✨ Quality over quantity! This October, we’re bringing you one unforgettable Faculty Artist Series performance. Trust us—...
09/29/2026

✨ Quality over quantity! This October, we’re bringing you one unforgettable Faculty Artist Series performance. Trust us—you won’t want to miss it. Take a look! 👀

Professor of Practice in Cello Eunghee Cho and Edythe Bates Old Professor of Piano Timothy Hester present a captivating duo faculty recital showcasing the expressive depth and virtuosic brilliance of the cello and piano repertoire.

Program

Beethoven: Romance No. 2 in F Major, Op. 50
Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33

Intermission

Strauss: Die Nacht, Op. 10, No. 3
Strauss: Morgen, Op. 27, No. 4
Strauss: Cello Sonata in F Major, Op. 6

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