Instrumental Student Resources
Forms & Resources
- AA in Music Degree Planning Worksheet
- Accompaniment Recording Request (MUAP Students Only)
- Instrumental Juries Feedback Form (for piano, see the link directly below)
- Music Scholarship Application
- Piano Juries Feedback Form
- Practice Room Agreement (fill out once a semester)
- Practice Room Request (fill out each time you need a practice room)
- Request an audition or submit an audition video
- Schedule Change Form
- Request Private Lessons
Instrumental Department Calendar
All listed events, outside of concerts and master classes, are open only to MUAP students. Information and ticketing information for public events may be found at UP Events. Events are tentative and subject to change.
Additional events, including weekly recital hours and studio classes, will be posted shortly.
Music Department Auditions
Aug. 28, 2025 | 4 - 6:30 p.m. | VPA 112 Rehearsal Hall
Fall 2025 Music Auditions for scholarships, private lessons, our music industry class (MUSC 1191), and vocal and instrumental ensembles. Please visit UP Auditions for more information.
Weekly Student Recital
Sept. 26, 2025 | 2-2:30PM | VPA 112
An opportunity for students to perform for their peers
Sign-Up to Perform (and, if needed, rehearse with an accompanist)
Weekly Student Recital
Oct. 3, 2025 | 2-2:30PM | VPA 112
An opportunity for students to perform for their peers
Sign-Up to Perform (and, if needed, rehearse with an accompanist)
Weekly Student Recital
Oct. 10, 2025 | 2-2:30PM | VPA 112
An opportunity for students to perform for their peers
Sign-Up to Perform (and, if needed, rehearse with an accompanist)
Weekly Student Recital
Oct. 17, 2025 | 2-2:30PM | VPA 112
An opportunity for students to perform for their peers
Sign-Up to Perform (and, if needed, rehearse with an accompanist)
Weekly Student Recital
Oct. 24, 2025 | 2-2:30PM | VPA 112
An opportunity for students to perform for their peers
Sign-Up to Perform (and, if needed, rehearse with an accompanist)
Weekly Student Recital
Oct. 31, 2025 | 2-2:30PM | VPA 112
An opportunity for students to perform for their peers
Sign-Up to Perform (and, if needed, rehearse with an accompanist)
Open Student Recital
Nov. 6, 2025 | 5 - 7 p.m. rehearsal & 7:30 - 9 p.m. performance | VPA 110 Main Stage
A student recital that any current MUAP students can sign up to perform in. No audition required!
Sign Up to Perform
Weekly Student Recital
Nov. 7, 2025 | 2-2:30PM | VPA 112
An opportunity for students to perform for their peers
Sign-Up to Perform (and, if needed, rehearse with an accompanist)
Weekly Student Recital
Nov. 14, 2025 | 2-2:30PM | VPA 112
An opportunity for students to perform for their peers
Sign-Up to Perform (and, if needed, rehearse with an accompanist)
Invited Student Recital
Nov. 20, 2025 | 5 - 7 p.m. rehearsal & 7:30 - 9 p.m. performance | VPA 110 Main Stage
Learn more on our Events page
Weekly Student Recital
Nov. 21, 2025 | 2-2:30PM | VPA 112
An opportunity for students to perform for their peers
Sign-Up to Perform (and, if needed, rehearse with an accompanist)
Symphony Orchestra & Percussion Department Concert
Nov. 24, 2025 | TBA rehearsal & 7:30 p.m. performance | VPA 110 Main Stage
A concert featuring our Symphony Orchestra and percussion students
Learn more on our Events page.
Weekly Student Recital
Dec. 5, 2025 | 2-2:30PM | VPA 112
An opportunity for students to perform for their peers
Sign-Up to Perform (and, if needed, rehearse with an accompanist)
Other LSC-UP Music Resources
- UP Library Music Research Guide: A guide to research for music courses, designed by the digital resource professionals in the SLRC, with the assistance of music faculty
- UP Music Library: Sheet music owned by Lone Star College-University Park and used in our music classes
- Other Music Resources
Sight-Reading Piano Library
Students enrolled in any level of Class Piano or MUAP Private Piano Lessons may check out these books from the circulation desk of the Student Learning Resource Center (8th floor of building 12) to practice their sight-reading:
Beginner Level
| Book | Composer | Type |
| Masterworks Classics 1–2 | Various | Classical Anthology |
| Piano Adventures Performance Book 1 | Faber, Nancy and Randall | Method Collection |
| Piano Adventures Performance Book 2A | Faber, Nancy and Randall | Method Collection |
| Piano Adventures Performance Book 2B | Faber, Nancy and Randall | Method Collection |
| Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book 1A | Marlais, Helen | Method Collection |
| Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book 1B | Marlais, Helen | Method Collection |
| Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book 2A | Marlais, Helen | Method Collection |
| Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book 2B | Marlais, Helen | Method Collection |
| Alfred's Premier Piano Course 1B | Various | Method Collection |
| Alfred's Premier Piano Course 2A | Various | Method Collection |
| Alfred's Premier Piano Course 2B | Various | Method Collection |
| Hal Leonard Solos 2 | Various | Method Collection |
| Hal Leonard Solos 3 | Various | Method Collection |
| The Best of Dennis Alexander, Book 1 | Alexander, Dennis | Single Composer Collection |
| Mikrokosmos, Book 1 | Bartók, Béla | Single Composer Collection |
| Melody Bober's Favorite Solos, Book 1 | Bober, Melody | Single Composer Collection |
| Catherine Rollin's Favorite Solos, Book 1 | Rollin, Catherine | Single Composer Collection |
| Celebrated Piano Solos 1 | Vandall, Robert | Single Composer Collection |
Intermediate Level
| Book | Composer | Type |
| Masterworks Classics 3 | Various | Classical Anthology |
| Masterworks Classics 4 | Various | Classical Anthology |
| Piano Adventures Performance Book 3A | Faber, Nancy and Randall | Method Collection |
| Piano Adventures Performance Book 3B | Faber, Nancy and Randall | Method Collection |
| Piano Adventures Performance Book 4 | Faber, Nancy and Randall | Method Collection |
| Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book 3 | Marlais, Helen | Method Collection |
| Alfred's Premier Piano Course 3 | Various | Method Collection |
| Hal Leonard Solos 4 | Various | Method Collection |
| Accent on Gillock (8 volumes in 1) | Gillock, William | Single Composer Collection |
| Accent on Solos (3 volumes in 1) | Gillock, William | Single Composer Collection |
| Short Pieces for the Piano | Kabalevsky, Dmitri | Single Composer Collection |
| Album for the Young, Op. 58 | Schumann, Robert | Single Composer Collection |
| Celebrated Piano Solos 2 | Vandall, Robert | Single Composer Collection |
Instrumental & Composition Faculty
Faculty and staff may change over time, and additional faculty are expected to be added soon.
| Aaron Alon, D.M.A. Aaron.Alon@LoneStar.edu Department Chair & Director of Music B12.110 | 281.290.5009 |
Mark Buller, D.M.A. Mark.A.Buller@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of Composition |
| Lamar Burkhalter Lamar.Burkhalter@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of Percussion Director of the Percussion Ensemble |
Ying-Chieh Chen, D.M.A. Ying-Chieh.Chen@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of Piano |
| David Dietz, MM David.Dietz@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of Cello |
Arthur Gilligan, MM Arthur.Gilligan@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of Percussion |
| Katie Hart, MM Katherine.Hart@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of Oboe & English Horn |
Haley Houk Haley.Houk@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of Bassoon |
| Garrett Hudson, MM Garrett.Hudson@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of Flute |
Jinkyung Kim Jinkyung.Kim@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of Piano |
| Ryan McArthur, MM Ryan.McArthur@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of High Brass |
Phuong Son Bao Nguyen, MM Phuong.Nguyen@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of Piano |
| Samuel Park, MM Samuel.Park@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of Violin |
Ryan Rongone, MM Ryan.Rongone@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of Low Brass |
| William Tackett, MM William.Tackett@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of Music |
Jacob Schafer, MM Jacob.Schafer@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of Violin |
| John Vidovic, MM John.Vidovic@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of Guitar & Class Piano |
Matthew Weathers, MM Matthew.Weathers@LoneStar.edu Adjunct Instructor of Viola |