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Whereas the Butler Faculty of Music invitations non-music majors to discover the humanities, there are limitations to those alternatives. The School of Superb Arts (COFA) ought to make music schooling extra accessible by providing a music minor or certificates program. 

Though the Butler Faculty advertises course choices for non-music majors, there will not be many choices. These programs are introductory, and a few don’t even provide core visible and performing arts credit score. The present course choices for non-music majors don’t present the variety and depth in curriculum essential to serve non-music majors occupied with academically exploring music, and there’s a lack of house in these lessons because of music majors taking precedence in registration.

Main Texas universities like Texas A&M and the College of Houston supply no less than one music minor or certificates program for non-music majors. UT ought to comply with the lead of those establishments and develop their program to serve college students’ interdisciplinary tutorial pursuits.

From engineering to enterprise and promoting majors, there are numerous UT college students outdoors of the music faculty with a tutorial curiosity in music. Nonetheless, the Butler Faculty of Music doesn’t supply a strong tutorial program to non-music majors.

Victoria Alford, a neuroscience junior, mentioned that an expanded the Butler Faculty of Music program would let her advance her interdisciplinary profession pursuits.

“(Music) is so vital to me, and I do know lots of people together with myself who nonetheless wish to have music as extra of a core a part of their schooling,” Alford mentioned. “Having a music minor or certificates would mesh so significantly better with my curiosity and profession targets as a result of I’ve at all times been within the intersection of neuroscience and music.” 

Alford mentioned that the shortage of a music minor or certificates made her really feel like she had to decide on between music and her different tutorial pursuits. 

“I wasn’t completely able to decide to completely selecting one or the opposite, and having two simultaneous rigorous majors could be very, very overwhelming,” Alford mentioned. “I used to be even contemplating switching my main solely as a result of they don’t supply a music minor or certificates.”

John Turci-Escobar, assistant dean of Undergraduate Research for COFA and professor on the the Butler Faculty of Music, mentioned {that a} lack of sources is a major barrier stopping the creation of a music minor or certificates program.

“To serve college students in a minor, the varsity would want to rent quite a few college members in a wide range of devices and areas,” Turci-Escobar mentioned.

Whereas sources stay a limiting issue, college students have the ability to make a music minor or certificates a actuality. By beginning conversations with the Butler Faculty of Music and COFA college members, the Superb Arts Council and different leaders on campus, college students can elevate consciousness concerning the Butler Faculty of Music’s restricted alternatives. 

The present absence of a music minor or certificates is a barrier to college students outdoors the music faculty. By creating a tutorial music program for non-music majors, UT can equip college students to discover their interdisciplinary pursuits and have success within the job market, no matter their main. 

Mehta is a enterprise and Plan II sophomore from Frisco, Texas

With tons of of venues and a thriving stay music scene identified worldwide, Austin boasts loads of alternatives to catch live shows from all sorts of artists. The Day by day Texan compiled a listing of July music occasions at totally different value factors throughout Austin.

FREE: Scorching Summer time Nights in The Pink River Cultural District

July 20 – 23

The Pink River Cultural District invitations Austinites to a free three-day music pageant from July 20 to 23, showcasing tons of of artists from throughout Texas. From rock and roll to folks music, bands of all genres will carry out at Scorching Summer time Nights at totally different venues round downtown Austin. The pageant goals to introduce up-and-coming performers to a bigger viewers whereas stimulating the native economic system — dozens of native distributors and companies will present meals and drinks for concertgoers. 

FREE: Nichole Wagner at The Cactus Cafe

July 28 

Since The Cactus Cafe’s opening in 1979, 1000’s of singers have taken the stage on the on-campus stay music venue in The Texas Union. This month, singer-songwriter Nichole Wagner will carry out her confessional Americana and folk-pop on the intimate venue. Singing about heavy matters starting from navigating trauma to dealing with heartbreak, Wagner’s present guarantees to tug at any listener’s heartstrings. 

$10: The Final Jimenez at The Continental Membership

July 25

Austin additionally boasts the title of “dwelling of the blues,” a feat cultivated by numerous blues musicians who’ve carried out within the metropolis all through the many years. On July 25, south Texas soul musician The Final Jimenez will carry out his debut album “Some Nights,” becoming a member of the lengthy listing of blues and soul legends who graced the stage on the historic Continental Membership in downtown Austin. 

$17: Wallice at Antone’s Nightclub

July 11

LA-based singer-songwriter Wallice will deliver indie pop to the enduring Antone’s Nightclub on July 11. After opening for Harry Types’ “Love On Tour” and The 1975’s “At Their Very Finest” excursions, the singer has cultivated a gentle and ever-growing following. Followers of pop and various artists may have a good time listening to Wallice’s dreamy alt-pop tunes. 

Beginning at $40: Ayushmann Khurrana and Neeti Mohan Reside at Bass Live performance Corridor

July 28 

Straight from Bollywood, Ayushmann Khurrana and Neeti Mohan are embarking on their first North American tour. Recognized for his or her highly effective voices and roles in numerous Bollywood films, each artists have obtained vital acclaim in India for his or her beautiful musical performances. The 2 will carry out songs from their film soundtracks on the Bass Live performance Corridor on campus. 

Beginning at $75: Don Toliver: Thee Love Sick Tour 2023 at The Moody Heart

July 11

Rapper and songwriter Don Toliver will head to The Moody Heart on July 11, performing songs from his latest album “Love Sick.” Making waves within the business with latest collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert and an upcoming pageant efficiency with H.E.R., Toliver’s efficiency will certainly impress rap followers. 

Beginning at $195: Paramore at The Moody Heart

July 9

Since 2004, Paramore’s rock and roll has captured the hearts of thousands and thousands of followers, with lead singer Hayley Williams’ phenomenal stage presence, bounce-off-the-walls vitality and killer vocals highlighting her within the pop-punk scene. Williams, who lately opened for longtime pal and soon-to-be collaborator Taylor Swift on her large “The Eras Tour,” shall be a must-watch at The Moody Heart on July 9.

With tons of of venues and a thriving stay music scene identified worldwide, Austin boasts loads of alternatives to catch live shows from all sorts of artists. The Day by day Texan compiled a listing of July music occasions at totally different value factors throughout Austin.

FREE: Scorching Summer time Nights in The Pink River Cultural District

July 20 – 23

The Pink River Cultural District invitations Austinites to a free three-day music pageant from July 20 to 23, showcasing tons of of artists from throughout Texas. From rock and roll to folks music, bands of all genres will carry out at Scorching Summer time Nights at totally different venues round downtown Austin. The pageant goals to introduce up-and-coming performers to a bigger viewers whereas stimulating the native economic system — dozens of native distributors and companies will present meals and drinks for concertgoers. 

FREE: Nichole Wagner at The Cactus Cafe

July 28 

Since The Cactus Cafe’s opening in 1979, 1000’s of singers have taken the stage on the on-campus stay music venue in The Texas Union. This month, singer-songwriter Nichole Wagner will carry out her confessional Americana and folk-pop on the intimate venue. Singing about heavy matters starting from navigating trauma to dealing with heartbreak, Wagner’s present guarantees to tug at any listener’s heartstrings. 

$10: The Final Jimenez at The Continental Membership

July 25

Austin additionally boasts the title of “dwelling of the blues,” a feat cultivated by numerous blues musicians who’ve carried out within the metropolis all through the many years. On July 25, south Texas soul musician The Final Jimenez will carry out his debut album “Some Nights,” becoming a member of the lengthy listing of blues and soul legends who graced the stage on the historic Continental Membership in downtown Austin. 

$17: Wallice at Antone’s Nightclub

July 11

LA-based singer-songwriter Wallice will deliver indie pop to the enduring Antone’s Nightclub on July 11. After opening for Harry Types’ “Love On Tour” and The 1975’s “At Their Very Finest” excursions, the singer has cultivated a gentle and ever-growing following. Followers of pop and various artists may have a good time listening to Wallice’s dreamy alt-pop tunes. 

Beginning at $40: Ayushmann Khurrana and Neeti Mohan Reside at Bass Live performance Corridor

July 28 

Straight from Bollywood, Ayushmann Khurrana and Neeti Mohan are embarking on their first North American tour. Recognized for his or her highly effective voices and roles in numerous Bollywood films, each artists have obtained vital acclaim in India for his or her beautiful musical performances. The 2 will carry out songs from their film soundtracks on the Bass Live performance Corridor on campus. 

Beginning at $75: Don Toliver: Thee Love Sick Tour 2023 at The Moody Heart

July 11

Rapper and songwriter Don Toliver will head to The Moody Heart on July 11, performing songs from his latest album “Love Sick.” Making waves within the business with latest collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert and an upcoming pageant efficiency with H.E.R., Toliver’s efficiency will certainly impress rap followers. 

Beginning at $195: Paramore at The Moody Heart

July 9

Since 2004, Paramore’s rock and roll has captured the hearts of thousands and thousands of followers, with lead singer Hayley Williams’ phenomenal stage presence, bounce-off-the-walls vitality and killer vocals highlighting her within the pop-punk scene. Williams, who lately opened for longtime pal and soon-to-be collaborator Taylor Swift on her large “The Eras Tour,” shall be a must-watch at The Moody Heart on July 9.

Austin boasts the title of the Stay Music Capital of the world, providing a whole lot of distinctive venues across the metropolis for music lovers to catch reveals from each native and world-class musicians alike. From indie rock to relax pop, Austin provides reveals for any sort of concertgoer. The Day by day Texan compiled a listing of music occasions taking place this month in venues all throughout Austin. 

June 15: El Combo Oscuro at ACL Radio & Lengthy Heart Current: The Drop-In 

Tickets: Free 

The Lengthy Heart invitations Austinites to take pleasure in artwork, lectures and Austin’s most well-known pastime — stay music. Celebrating its fifteenth 12 months, The Lengthy Heart’s summer time Drop-In returns with a free present that includes Austin-based band El Combo Oscuro. The psychedelic Latin Cumbia will pair nice with a Texas sundown and meals obtainable from native distributors. 

June 24: Month-to-month Music Market 

Tickets: $10 

The Month-to-month Music Market celebrates all issues home made, with stalls from native musicians, artisans and cooks. Selling the local people by the humanities, marketgoers can take pleasure in music from Austin-based musicians all day on the market.

June 21: Lamorn at 3TEN ACL Stay

Tickets: $13

Indie-electro fanatic, Lamorn, will carry his creative mixes and tunes to the traditional Austin venue, 3TEN ACL stay this month. With a burgeoning profession within the alternative-electronic area, followers of the style can anticipate a full of life present in an intimate venue within the coronary heart of downtown Austin. 

June 28: The Struts Tour w/ Mac Saturn at Emo’s Austin

Tickets begin at $29.50 

British rock quartet The Struts will contact down at Emo’s Austin later this month for the ninth cease on their “Bear in mind the Identify” tour. With a catalog of 2010s hits and cross-genre collaborations with artists like Kesha below their belt, the band of glam rockers could be anticipated to placed on an unforgettable present.

June 18: Rubbish & Noel Gallagher’s Excessive Flying Birds at Germania Insurance coverage Amphitheater

Tickets begin at $19

Former Oasis guitarist and vocalist Noel Gallagher and Wisconsin-originating rock band Rubbish launched into a North American tour June 2. Making a cease in Austin subsequent weekend, the co-headliners assure to carry a high-octane present full of ‘90s nostalgia.

June 15-18: Oblivion Entry Pageant 

Tickets begin at $49.52

The self-proclaimed “celebration of underground music and tradition” begins Thursday with a four-day lineup of artists acting at numerous venues round Austin. Attending acts this 12 months embody Duster, Spirit of the Beehive, Faust and extra.

After evolving the stage persona of Y2K over eight years, Austin DJ Turito Moreno craved a rebrand. This March, the three-time Austin Music Awards nominee took to the stage as Turito — a lifelong nickname primarily based on their delivery title, Arturo — for the primary time as an official South by Southwest performer. 

With three upcoming EPs and a number of other anticipated collaborations with LGBTQ+ producers from Austin and past, the previous twenty first Road Co-op booker and founding father of Cyber Queen music showcase emerges into a brand new, extra susceptible period.

Q: You mentioned you felt caught in a field with the Y2K persona. Why did you’re feeling that method?

A: I began the venture in 2015. I beloved it, however I couldn’t get branding for it as a result of I can’t trademark it. Y2K is already pre-existing. I used to be additionally caught on this cyber, web beep-boop field. After I go by my title, it simply provides me extra freedom to do no matter I would like with my music. I don’t have to remain on this digital hyper-pop field.

Q: How has your sound as an artist modified together with your new stage persona?

A: Turito is extra rave music. The vocals are pop-punk vocals with Latin influences. I had my first efficiency of the brand new music throughout South-by, and it was obtained very properly, so I’m actually excited to really launch the venture. I simply must fine-tune it earlier than it comes out.

Q: Did the change from Y2K to Turito mirror any adjustments in your individual life, or was it extra of a artistic transition?

A: Every time I first began Y2K, I used to be carrying lots of pinks and dressed tremendous femme. I began making just a few extra songs throughout COVID, and I used to be nonetheless Y2K, however … I used to be carrying all black and all silver. Possibly it had one thing to do with COVID, however I advanced into this darker character. Turito is a fair darker model. On my closing EP as Y2K, I launched a tune that was by Y2K that includes Turito. It launched the brand new persona but in addition removed the previous venture. It’s type of like Turito is the human that was enjoying this AI digital actuality recreation this complete time and didn’t understand it till they awoke out of it. Y2K was that VR AI recreation.

Q: What does that really feel wish to be such a outstanding determine in Austin’s queer nightlife scene?

A: With me and p1nkstar, one in all my primary collaborators right here in Austin, every time we first had been put into the nightlife scene, we had been doing music, however everybody simply needed to e book us as drag or didn’t perceive what we had been doing. It wasn’t like conventional bands right here in Austin. We weren’t actually getting booked for music showcases. We didn’t really feel like there was anyplace we belonged, so we began producing our personal occasions and pulling in musicians and drag dancers, and we might throw all of it collectively on this one huge occasion. That’s how Cyber Queen and Cyber Babes had been born, after which they picked up. I like Austin’s queer group. It saved me.

Q: What are your plans for the close to future with Turito?

A: I’m engaged on three EPs proper now. The primary one shall be out very quickly. It’s the music I carried out throughout South-by, and I’m fine-tuning some final issues earlier than I put it out into the universe perpetually. Then, I can’t actually say rather a lot about it, however I’ve a fairly cool collab developing that I’m actually enthusiastic about. Hopefully, it’ll change my life perpetually.

At 5 years previous, Tanisha Washington first watched the 1997 movie “Selena.”

Washington’s connection to Selena Quintanilla didn’t cease at her childhood, carrying her love for the Texas-born singer into maturity.

“I grew up singing in choir, and I’ve all the time been so impressed by her expertise, her persona and the way she was so forward of her time,” Washington stated. “It’s tragic that she was taken at 23 years previous. She would have went on to be one of many greatest superstars of our world … when it got here to vogue, music (and) her capability to not solely be a tremendous performer however a tremendous human being.”

Quintanilla’s influential music and magnificence stays a quintessential piece of Texas’ cultural historical past. Since 1995, when then-governor and former President George W. Bush declared April 16 as Selena Day in Texas, followers previous and new proceed to have fun the Tejano singer’s legacy. On Sunday, South Austin bar Lulu’s hosted a Selena Day occasion, which included bingo, Selena’s hits and a Selena dress-up contest.

“It’s an effective way to carry the group collectively to help and have fun such a legend,” Washington stated. “Even if you happen to come and also you don’t know a lot about her, (by) being round everybody and simply seeing the celebration … you possibly can study a lot about her.”

Attending the Selena Day celebration, Daniela Shout stated, as a newcomer to Texas, she witnesses how Selena’s followers hold her legacy alive.

“I simply realized about Selena, and I’m completely impressed,” Shout stated. “I wish to study extra about her and the way she conjures up others.”

Evelyn Baez, a radio-television-film junior, attended the occasion and cited Selena as one in every of her first function fashions.

“She’s an icon right here in Texas,” Baez stated. “I believe it’s an excellent thought to have fun her birthday and get different individuals who don’t actually know the artist to get to know her music and her artwork.”

Lydia Isnanto stated seeing youthful generations embrace Latin music conjures up her as a Mexican-American.

“It’s inspiring that (folks) are desirous to learn about you, and Selena is an efficient illustration of that,” Isnanto stated.

Isnanto stated she feels compelled to study every thing about her ancestors, regardless that she lives within the U.S. Regarding Selena as a Mexican American, Isnanto stated she identifies with sitting on the intersection of two cultures.

“You may relate to each cultures,” Isnanto stated. “You’re impressed by what your dad and mom grew up with, and it influences you mentally, however you additionally hearken to English music or artwork. You’re drawn to that as nicely. You’re within the center.”

Rising up, Roxana Flores stated she listened to Selena’s music, watched the biopic and admired the singer, prompting her to attend the celebration. Flores stated she admires how Selena broke boundaries, crossed obstacles and continues to encourage future generations to do the identical.

“Ni de aquí, ni de allá,” Flores stated. “She represented that you may achieve success, you may be each.”