Music news

TJC Jazz Festival set March 2 and 3

Trombone virtuoso Ben Patterson will be the guest artist for Tyler Junior College’s annual Jazz Festival, set Thursday and Friday, March 2 and 3, on the TJC central campus.

Published 27th February 2023

TJC Wind Ensemble concert to serve as audition for international performance

Last February, the TJC Wind Ensemble became the first community/junior college group to perform a featured concert in the 102-year history of the Texas Music Educators Association's annual convention.

Published 17th February 2023

TJC choral groups to present holiday concerts Dec. 6 and 7

The Tyler Junior College Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will perform a pair of free holiday concerts on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 6 and 7.

Published 2nd December 2022

TJC Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble performances set this week

The Tyler Junior College Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will hold their spring concerts this week in the Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center on the TJC main campus.

Published 12th April 2022

TJC choral music major discusses finding her voice, confidence

This is the first in a four-part series, Arts Fest in Focus, celebrating Tyler Junior College’s 8th annual Arts Festival.

Published 11th April 2022

TJC Jazz Festival set March 10 and 11

Joshua Kauffman, lead trumpeter for the U.S. Army Blues Jazz Ensemble, will be the guest artist for TJC’s annual Jazz Festival, set Thursday and Friday, March 10 and 11, on the TJC main campus.

Published 8th March 2022

TJC Wind Ensemble to perform Wednesday, Feb. 2

On Wednesday, the TJC Wind Ensemble will give its East Texas audience a preview of their upcoming performance at next week’s Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio.

Published 1st February 2022

TJC Wind Ensemble to perform at Texas Music Educators Association convention

The Tyler Junior College Wind Ensemble is about to take a historic turn in the spotlight.

Published 21st December 2021

TJC music professor Bell named to TCU Band of Fame

Tyler Junior College music professor Micah Bell has been honored by his alma mater, Texas Christian University.

Published 29th October 2021

TJC professor Airheart named finalist for American Prize in Conducting

Dr. Eddie W. Airheart, TJC assistant director of bands and professor of woodwinds, is one of 14 finalists nationwide — and the only finalist from Texas — for The American Prize in Conducting.

Published 15th May 2020

Concert pianist to perform guest recital March 17 at TJC

Renowned concert pianist Dr. Lynelle James will perform a guest recital at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, in Jean Browne Theatre on the Tyler Junior College main campus.

Published 5th March 2020

TJC Wind Ensemble performances set this week

The Tyler Junior College Wind Ensemble will offer three performances this week, at Bullard High School and on the TJC main campus.

Published 25th February 2020

TJC Jazz Festival performances set March 5 and 6

Robin Eubanks, a Grammy Award-winning trombonist who has collaborated with such musical greats as Barbra Streisand and the Rolling Stones, will be the guest artist for TJC's annual Jazz Festival.

Published 20th February 2020

TJC students, professors to participate in Texas Music Educators Association convention

Two professors and 27 students are representing Tyler Junior College this week at the Texas Music Educators Association’s (TMEA) annual convention in San Antonio.

Published 10th February 2020

Euphonium soloist to perform recital, master class Friday at TJC

Renowned euphonium soloist Mauro Martins will perform Friday in Jean Browne Theatre on the Tyler Junior College main campus.

Published 6th February 2020

TJC music professor Kimlicko shares lessons from a lifetime of teaching

Before Frank Kimlicko was a teacher, he was a professional musician.

Published 19th December 2019

TJC students earn places in Texas all-state choir

Four Tyler Junior College students have earned places in the 2019-2020 Texas Two-Year College All-State Choir:

Published 3rd December 2019

TJC choral groups to present holiday concerts Dec. 3 and 4

The Tyler Junior College Chamber Singers, Concert Choir and Harmony & Understanding will perform a pair of free holiday concerts on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 3 and 4.

Published 27th November 2019

TJC Wind Ensemble to perform Dec. 2 at Winona High School

The Tyler Junior College Wind Ensemble is taking its act on the road, with the group’s final fall performance set 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, in the Winona High School auditorium.

Published 25th November 2019

ETSO Jazz Spectacular features TJC and UT Tyler jazz bands, guest artist Terell Stafford

Jazz trumpeter and educator Terell Stafford will be the guest artist for the East Texas Symphony Orchestra’s 2019 Jazz Spectacular, featuring the TJC and UT Tyler jazz ensembles.

Published 15th November 2019

Nashville singer/songwriter Gary Nicholson to conduct masterclass Friday at TJC

Texas native Gary Nicholson is one of Nashville’s most esteemed songwriters, producers and performers, with a list of credits that few others can match.

Published 4th April 2019

Pianist Brian Hsu to present guest recital at TJC

Concert pianist and professor Dr. Brian Hsu will present a guest recital 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in Jean Browne Theatre on the TJC main campus.

Published 8th March 2019

TJC, Kilgore College choral groups join for combined concert on March 2

The Tyler Junior College and Kilgore College choral groups will perform a combined concert 6 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in Wise Auditorium on the TJC main campus.

Published 25th February 2019

TJC Jazz Festival performances set Feb. 28 and March 1

Matt Niess, a jazz trombonist who has performed with such musical greats as Doc Severinsen and Eartha Kitt, will be the guest artist for the annual TJC Jazz Festival.

Published 22nd February 2019

TJC choral groups’ annual ‘Christmas Downtown’ set Dec. 5

The Tyler Junior College Chamber Singers, Concert Choir and Harmony & Understanding are preparing for their annual “Christmas Downtown” concert.

Published 28th November 2018

TJC students earn places in Texas All-State Choir

Four Tyler Junior College students have earned places in the Texas Two-Year College All-State Choir:

Published 26th November 2018

ETSO Jazz Spectacular features TJC jazz bands, guest artist ‘Blue Lou’ Marini

“Blue Lou” Marini might not be a household name, but his musical talents are well known and in high demand in the entertainment world.

Published 7th November 2018

Piano and percussion duo to perform guest recital Nov. 12 at TJC

The dynamic musical duo of Jani Parsons and Chris Sies will perform a guest recital 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, in Jean Browne Theatre on the TJC main campus.

Published 6th November 2018

TJC Jazz Ensembles in concert Thursday, Oct. 4

The Tyler Junior College Jazz Ensembles will perform 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, in Wise Auditorium on the TJC main campus.

Published 28th September 2018

TJC international student-pianist to perform solo recital Monday

Fjoralba Zguro always dreamed of being a concert pianist, but educational opportunities in her native Albania were scarce.

Published 27th April 2018

TJC Jazz Festival performances set March 1 and 2

Vince DiMartino, a trumpet player who has performed with musical greats including Chuck Mangione, Lionel Hampton and Clark Terry, will be the guest artist for the annual TJC Jazz Festival.

Published 22nd February 2018

TJC music students, professors to participate in Texas Music Educators Association convention

Four students and two professors are representing Tyler Junior College this week at the 2018 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) convention in San Antonio.

Published 15th February 2018

TJC percussion students learn from world-class performer Evelyn Glennie

Tyler Junior College students were treated to a master class last week with Scottish virtuoso percussionist Evelyn Glennie, who was in town for a performance with the East Texas Symphony Orchestra.

Published 25th January 2018

TJC choral groups’ annual ‘Christmas Downtown’ set Nov. 29

The Tyler Junior College Chamber Singers and Concert Choir are preparing for their annual “Christmas Downtown” holiday concert.

Published 17th November 2017

ETSO Jazz Spectacular features TJC groups, guest artist Andy Martin

Andy Martin’s name might not sound familiar, but he and his trombone are well known and in high demand in the entertainment world.

Published 8th November 2017

TJC Wind Ensemble to perform Halloween Kids Concert on Oct. 30

Kids of all ages are invited to put on their favorite costumes and join the Tyler Junior College Wind Ensemble for a Halloween Kids Concert set 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, in Wise Auditorium.

Published 27th October 2017

TJC ‘Bandapalooza’ set Thursday, Oct. 12

The TJC Jazz Ensembles are gearing up for their annual, action-packed “Bandapalooza,” set 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in Wise Auditorium on the TJC main campus. Admission is free.

Published 9th October 2017

Dr. Eric Posada named TJC choral director

Dr. Eric Posada has been named choral director and professor of music at Tyler Junior College.

Published 18th September 2017

TJC alumna Sylvia D’Eramo prepares for opera career

The audience in Tyler Junior College’s Jean Browne Theatre felt as though they had been transported to a New York opera house as TJC alumna Sylvia D’Eramo took the stage last Thursday evening.

Published 17th August 2017

TJC band, choirs combine for 90th Anniversary Musical Extravaganza

For one night only, the Tyler Junior College Wind Ensemble, Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will join forces for TJC’s 90th Anniversary Musical Extravaganza.

Published 25th April 2017

A very busy week in the life of TJC band student Nick Wilkerson

There’s busy, and then there’s Nick Wilkerson’s brand of busy.

Published 3rd March 2017

TJC Jazz Festival set March 2 and 3 at Liberty Hall

Ronald Carter, a saxophonist who has performed with musical greats including Lou Rawls, Lena Horne and The Temptations, will be the guest artist for the annual TJC Jazz Festival.

Published 23rd February 2017

TJC band director inducted into bandmaster fraternity

TJC Director of Bands Jeremy Strickland has been elected to membership in Phi Beta Mu, an international school bandmaster fraternity.

Published 14th February 2017

Tickets on sale Feb. 15 for TJC spring musical, ‘Mary Poppins’

Chimney sweeps who step in time. Those precocious, kite-flying Banks children. The bird woman on the cathedral steps. A spoonful of sugar. That mysterious nanny who’s practically perfect in every way.

Published 9th February 2017

TJC music professor/composer to premiere two new works

Music isn’t just Micah Bell’s job – it’s his life. Bell spends his days teaching music at TJC and much of his off time composing and arranging musical scores.

Published 1st February 2017

TJC Pops Concert set Nov. 17 and 18

TJC music groups Harmony & Understanding and Jazz Ensemble II present this year’s Pops Concert, themed “Old Time Rock ’n’ Roll,” in celebration of TJC’s 90th anniversary.

Published 9th November 2016

ETSO Jazz Spectacular features TJC group, guest artist Allen Vizzutti

His name might not ring a bell, but Allen Vizzutti and his trumpet have been heard on some iconic recordings and movie soundtracks, including “Back to the Future” and “Star Trek.”

Published 7th November 2016

TJC alumna to perform Saturday with ETSO