Clarinet Studio
Performance, Passion and Pride.
Joining the clarinet studio means becoming part of a supportive musical community, where creativity, collaboration and excellence are celebrated whether you major in clarinet or bass clarinet. Dr. Druhan has mentored students at A&M-Commerce and in the DFW area since 2002 and takes great pride in the family of clarinetists that have worked together over the years.
Our clarinet students have included both music majors and minors, creating a diverse and engaged population. Several of our students have won the A&M-Commerce Concerto Competition and gone on to perform with ensembles as a soloist. Our alumni are busy in the field of music performance and education but also in arts administration along with other disciplines.
Welcome from Dr. Druhan
Welcome to the A&M-Commerce clarinet studio. Our clarinet student involvement in small ensembles varies every semester and includes duos, dectets and woodwind chamber ensembles. The clarinet studio is involved in performing as the clarinet choir for music department events and for professional conferences. Non-majors are always welcome to participate in these events. Please browse through our entire site to learn more about the clarinet program and please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Featured News
TAMUC Music Faculty Publishes Collection of Songs for Performance
Dr. Leanne Scaggs, instructor of voice and opera at Texas A&M University-Commerce, recently published a performance edition of a collection of songs by classical composer Nina d’Aubigny von Engelbrunner. The collection, titled “Deutsche, Italienische und Französische Gesänge mit Begleitung des Pianoforte”—which is German for “German, Italian and French Songs with Piano Accompaniment”— compiles 12 different […]
A&M-Commerce Flute Ensemble Performing at National Convention this Summer
The Flute Choir at Texas A&M University-Commerce recently announced their invitation to perform a showcase concert at the 2024 National Flute Association (NFA) Convention in San Antonio, Texas. The 52nd annual convention is scheduled for August 1-4. The NFA was founded in 1972 and boasts more than 3,000 active members hailing from all 50 U.S. […]
TAMUC Alum in the Running to be Named ‘America’s Favorite Teacher’
A Texas A&M University-Commerce alum has the chance to be named “America’s Favorite Teacher” after entering a nationwide contest. Kara Wallace, a 2005 graduate of A&M-Commerce, is one of many educators across the nation vying for the title. The contest winner is determined by a public vote, with one free vote allowed per 24 hours. […]
A&M-Commerce Elevating Music Education with New School of Music Designation
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Music is elevating its status to become the School of Music, effective September 1, 2024. Approval to change the department’s designation was granted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) in January 2024. While the music department was first accredited in 1969, A&M-Commerce has offered music courses dating […]
TAMUC Percussion Alums Land University Appointments
A pair of alums from Texas A&M University-Commerce were recently hired in faculty roles at Texas universities. Dr. Caleb Pickering (B.S., Music Education, 2012) was named assistant professor of percussion at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Dr. Andrew Veit (M.M., Percussion Performance, 2012) was appointed as lecturer and percussion director at the University of Texas at […]
A&M-Commerce Percussion Ensemble Wins International Competition
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Percussion Ensemble, led by Dr. Brian Zator, was one of three winners chosen in in the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) International Percussion Ensemble Competition (IPEC) along with Indiana University and Florida State University. As a result of being selected, the ensemble is invited to Indianapolis this fall to perform a showcase […]
Lion Students Win Awards at Vocal Competition Held at A&M-Commerce
Several music students at Texas A&M University-Commerce received high marks at a recent vocal competition held at the university. A&M-Commerce hosted the spring competition of the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. In total, 219 students registered to compete in classical, musical theater and commercial music categories across several divisions. […]
A&M-Commerce Alum Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from PAS
Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Anthony Robinson was recently honored with the “Lifetime Achievement in Education” award by the Percussive Arts Society (PAS). Robinson received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Northwestern State University in 1975, and then earned his Master of Education degree with an emphasis in secondary education from East Texas State University […]
Several A&M-Commerce Students and Faculty Participate in DCI
Many students and faculty from Texas A&M University-Commerce participated in Drum Corps International (DCI) during the past summer. DCI has been a leader in producing events for the world’s most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student musicians and performers. The annual DCI Tour sees performance ensembles compete in a variety of competitive events. The following A&M-Commerce students […]
A&M-Commerce Music Student Reaches Semifinals of National Vocal Competition
Texas A&M University-Commerce student Evan June reached the semifinals of the National Student Auditions hosted by the National Association of Teachers of Singing, held in Chicago from July 1-2. June reached the semifinal round after submitting a video audition in October 2021. His audition pieces were “Sea Moods” by Tyson, “Der Atlas” by Schubert and […]
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- Department of Music
- 903.886.5303
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- P.O. Box 3011