Strings

The string area at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi helps students reach their full potential as musicians. The Concert Orchestra performs the best works for string orchestra and full orchestra, and the Lichtenstein String Quartet offers our best students the opportunity to perform and teach throughout the Coastal Bend.

Concert Orchestra (MUEN 1124/3124)

Concert Orchestra performs multiple concerts each semester with a varied repertoire of music, from Baroque to Classical to contemporary compositions. The string section rehearses Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:30 pm, and the full orchestra – including winds and percussion – rehearses Wednesday evening from 7:00-9:00 pm. The orchestra is open to all TAMU-CC students, regardless of major. Contact Dr. Brian Shelton for more information.

The Lichtenstein String Quartet 

The Lichtenstein String Quartet is a full- tuition scholarship quartet intended for music majors with a string emphasis. Acceptance into the quartet is by audition only for violin, viola, and cello majors. Led by Dr. Carrie Pierce, the quartet performs one full chamber ensemble concert per semester, plus additional performances for the university and the community throughout the year. Funded by a grant through the Morris L. Lichtenstein Foundation, one of the missions of this quartet is to provide free group and private lessons to underserved children throughout the community.

For more information on The Lichtenstein String Quartet, please email Dr. Carrie Pierce at carrie.pierce@tamucc.edu or Dr. Christina Adams at christina.adams@tamucc.edu. Please see the main music page for audition dates for the upcoming academic year.