TAMUK hosts Latin Composers Concert
Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) School of Music recently hosted a Latin composer’s recital, put on by faculty and staff to highlight Hispanic Heritage Month.
This event featured many students and faculty performing several pieces of music from Hispanic and Latin artists all over the world.
Students that performed in the recital went through different auditions and practices to earn their spot, and many were excited to show the public all they had to offer.
“ I’ll be performing Fantasia by Peredo. He is a Peruvian flutist and composer…I’m really excited, it’s going to be fun,” Kristen Williams, flutist performer said.
Williams described Peredo’s music as contemporary and influenced Peruvian traditions. Williams also prepared artwork inspired by Peredo’s music to be displayed as she performed.
Javier Salinas, a Lecturer of Latin American Music and Director of Mariachi Javelina also performed in the program.
“Me and my students have been practicing for this since the beginning of the semester,” Salinas said.
Salinas along with students performed Popurri by Cornelio Reyna, a famous Tejano singer and composer.
Heidi Guzman, another student who attended was excited to see her friends and her clarinet professor perform in the recital.
“I’ve always liked Latin and Hispanic music so it’s exciting to see it [be] performed,” Guzman said.
The School of Music plans to host many more recitals like this one, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to keep an eye out for upcoming performances to attend and support their fellow Javelinas.