Strings

University Orchestra (MUEN 1124)

The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi University Orchestra performs two concerts a semester with a varied repertoire of music, from baroque to contemporary compositions. The orchestra rehearses Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30-5:15pm. Open to all TAMUCC students by audition, the group is conducted by Dr. Brian Shelton. Please contact Dr. Brian Shelton for additional information.

The Lichtenstein Quartet 

The Lichtenstein Quartet is a full- tuition scholarship quartet intended for music majors with a string emphasis. Acceptance into the quartet is by audition only for violin, viola, and cello majors. Led by Dr. Carrie Pierce, the quartet performs one full chamber ensemble concert per semester, plus additional performances for the university and the community throughout the year. Funded by a grant through the Morris L. Lichtenstein Foundation, one of the missions of this quartet is to provide free group and private lessons to underserved children throughout the community.

For more information on the Lichtenstein Quartet, please email Dr. Carrie Pierce at carrie.pierce@tamucc.edu. Please see the main music page for audition dates for the upcoming academic year.