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	Texas Heritage Music Foundation
		Thanks to a generous donation from the Hal and Charlie Peterson Foundation, Texas Heritage Music Foundation is able to fund songwriters, performers, storytellers and demonstrations in area schools, classrooms, and organizations that work with kids at risk.
		KRVL Revolution FM 94.3 is a new sponsor for the Texas Music Coffeehouse series.
		A recording and performing project that uses the music of indigenous people in Mexico as a background for an educational project that includes a recording of this music on replica instruments.
	www.texasheritagemusic.org (445 words)

	Handbook of Texas Online:
		Music of virtually every Western genre has flourished in Texas, from before the advent of Europeans through the times of colonization, settlement, and revolution, until the present-the outgrowth of a fusion of races and nations.
		Music instruction was introduced into the public schools of Galveston in 1845, and most private schools offered music instruction to girls, but no marked progress was made in teaching music, except among the Germans, until introduction of the phonograph and radio.
		Musical activities of every type have increased, resident opera and ballet companies have been founded, symphonies have been reorganized and expanded, choral groups have been formed, and all have played to larger audiences and received more financial support than ever before.
	www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/MM/xmm1.html (2795 words)

	What is Texas Music
		Texas music history is rich with legends like Tex Ritter, one of the first singing cowboys and Jimmie Rodgers, the "Father of Country Music".
		Texas in the know are proud to share this state treasure with the rest of the world too because, as with many things of real value, sharing this musical wealth only enhances its' value.
		Forty to fifty percent of the music played on FM 107.9 and FM 98.3 has a Texas connection...the artists Jive in Texas, are from Texas, are singing about Texas, or the music is produced in Texas.
	www.texasrebelradio.com /texasmusic.htm (994 words)

	facts JPN-music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Instrumental music from the West permeated the general public through performances by the military bands of the Army and the Navy, organized with the cooperation of foreign countries such as Britain, France and Germany.
		In the second decade of the 20th century, private music schools, the predecessors of the present private universities of music, were founded in major cities such as Tokyo or Osaka.
		Professional musical education has its roots in the widespread musical education of children at home, and there are many private classes, large and small, for helping such home education.
	asnic.utexas.edu /asnic/countries/japan/japmusic.html (2737 words)

	Music of Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		By the 1970s, Texas blues had lost its popularity, but was revived by the blues rock stylings of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, who set the stage for the 80s revival led by Stevie Ray Vaughan.
		The East Texas Musical Convention was organized in 1855, and is the oldest Sacred Harp convention in Texas, and the second oldest the United States.
		Known primarily for tejano music and heavy metal, San Antonio is known for Fearless Iraninas From Hell, Boxcar Satan and the Butthole Surfers, a hardcore band that broke into the mainstream in the mid-1990s.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Music_of_Texas (1752 words)

	Pick Texas Music - H Texas Online
		He has succeeded in taking his style of music and his Texas Uprising show from capacity crowds in the Lone Star State to huge crowds in such unlikely places as California, Utah, Nashville and Washington, D.C. Following his lead, and their own hearts, are a slew of new artists trying to make it big.
		Texas music was once again famous, though most people didn't know what Texas music was.
		KIKK and the Texas country music format it supported was off the air.
	www.htexas.com /feature.cfm?Story=119 (1167 words)

	Music
		The Center for American History actively acquires music resources, particularly the music of Texas and the greater South and Southwest, as an integral part of its history collections.
		The core of these resources is the Texas Music Collection, which contains more than 8500 commercial phonograph recordings covering every genre of music from circa 1900 to the present produced by Texas record companies, performed or composed by Texans, or with a Texas theme.
		Musical genres include western swing, gospel music, American spirituals, blues, rock, jazz, ragtime, and traditional Anglo, German, Czech, and Mexican-American folk music.
	www.cah.utexas.edu /collections/music.php (135 words)

	Linden, Texas-Gateway to the Lakes™-Music City Texas Theater
		Linden is synonymous with music in East Texas.
		Music City Texas Theater is an anchor on the proposed Texas Music Trails, and is part of the East Texas59 Road Trip – a 100-mile coalition of music venues from the Perot Theater in Texarkana to the Texas County Music Hall of Fame in Carthage.
		Music City Texas is proud to announce the opening of the Texas Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, presently located in the Music City Texas Theater building.
	www.lindentexas.org /musiccitytexas.php (308 words)

	The Music Of Texas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Go to our Texas sheet music page to see our catalogue of sheet music published in and about Texas in the 19th and early 20th Century.
		You can go to our "Yellow Rose Of Texas" page to learn the fascinating legend of the "Yellow Rose" and to listen to a MIDI transcription of one of the early sheet music publications of this Texas classic.
		Texas and western clipart, including rare 19th century engravings, sheet music covers, post cards, paintings and more.......
	www.dfw.net /~amaranth/texas.htm (244 words)

	Texas Music Project :: Who We Are
		The Texas Music Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit initiative of the Social Marketing Resource Center in conjunction with the Texas music industry and the State of Texas, the Texas Music Educators Association, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the Texas Coalition for Quality Arts Education.
		Our objectives are to raise awareness of the benefits of music education and the related needs of schools; build capacity and funding for music education in local commnities and schools; and enable more informed decision-making among decision makers at both the state and local levels.
		TMP capitalizes on the popularity of Texas music, the generosity of the Texas music community, and Texas pride to more meaningfully engage the communities, companies and the media regarding music education.
	www.texasmusicproject.com /Index.cfm?FuseAction=Page&PageID=1000020 (280 words)

	Music of Austin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Austin's modern musical heritage began in the late-1960s and 1970s where the country music made popular by Willie Nelson and others was joined by a host of other music brought by the more liberal inhabitants, who migrated to Austin during these two decades.
		The Austin Music Foundation is one of several Austin groups that a help independent artists further their music careers.
		Although all musical tastes were broadcast, AMN emphasized non-mainstream music such as indie, punk, blues, country and jazz.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Music_of_Austin (639 words)

	Texas Music Project :: Partners Help TMP Strengthen Music Education
		The Texas Music Project and music education owes much to the Texas companies and venues below who are deeply committed to music education in Texas schools, and have generously provided the support needed to fund operations, programs and grants.
		Tapley Entertainment is proud to be a part of this endeavor to support the music industry with a new awareness and to help raise the sorely needed funds for Texas musical arts programs.
		The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has graciously licensed the use of its "Don't Mess with Texas" slogan to the Texas Music Project to help benefit music education in Texas schools.
	www.texasmusicproject.com /Index.cfm?FuseAction=Page&PageID=1000022&more=1 (1071 words)

	Texas Governor Rick Perry - January - Texas Music Events Calendar 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Texas musicians and songwriters will be featured on January 12, 13, 14 and 15th in Fredericksburg as Texas Rebel Radio presents its 4th annual Windows on Texas, a festival showcasing some of the best emerging talent in the state of Texas.
		This year's Windows on Texas will kick off on Thursday, January 12th at Auslander Restaurant and Biergarten with music from Texas Renegade and over the weekend will feature a wide variety of Texas musicians and several different venues in and around Fredericksburg with a culminating big bash on Sunday, January 15th at the Hanger Hotel.
		Musical Requirements are two etudes, one nocturne, one ballade, one waltz and one contestant's choice.
	www.governor.state.tx.us /divisions/music/events/tmec.main.htm (1645 words)

	Texas Music Group - B2B
		Watermelon Records was a bright star in the independent record label galaxy during the 1990s, delivering important and memorable Texas music, distinguished singer-songwriters and a wealth of other notable releases to an appreciative listening public.
		Heinz Geissler, a Texas music fanatic who migrated to the Lone Star State from his native Germany, started Watermelon thanks to the instigation of singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen, who also suggested the label's first release, Highway Cafe of the Damned by the Austin Lounge Lizards.
		The Watermelon tradition is being carried on by the Texas Music Group with its Lone Star Records imprint, which complements TMG's continuing contributions to the blues with Antone's Records.
	www.txmusicgroup.com /media/index.html (549 words)

	Texas Music and LJT
		If you go to a Texas music show, you are likely to see several artists on stage at the same time.
		The man who has been most instrumental in promoting the whole Texas music scene during the 90’s is the man from Huckabay, Texas, Larry Joe Taylor.
		The music of the Doors, CCR and the Loving Spoonful was what he primarily played in high school but he developed an interest in country music after coming to Tarleton.
	www.larryjoetaylor.com /texas_music_and_ljt.htm (1583 words)

	The Texas Music Project
		The Texas Music Project is an initiative of the Social Marketing Resource Center in conjunction with the Texas music industry and the state of Texas, the Texas Commission on the Arts, the Texas Music Educators Association and the Texas Coalition for Quality Arts Education.
		Visitors to the site are encouraged to purchase the "Don't Mess with Texas Music" CD -- a sampling of Texas music and one of the tools used to raise funds for music education across the state.
		Proceeds from the sale of the CD will be distributed to music education programs through the Texas Commission on the Arts beginning in September 2004.
	www.nasaa-arts.org /spotlight/texas_music.shtml (393 words)

	The Music of Texas Chainsaw Massacre
		The music and soundtrack that accompanied the movie was made up of 7 original songs by different Texas artists and an original background effects track by Tobe Hooper and Wayne Bell.
		The only commercially available music of Timberline Rose, to my knowledge, is on the Kerrville Folk Festival CD set of the history of previous artists since the festival's inception in 1972.
		Arkey Blue is somewhat of a legend in Texas.
	www.texaschainsawmassacre.net /Music/index.htm (1396 words)

	UIL: Music
		The Music Program of the UIL is designed to support and enrich the teaching of music as an integral component of the public school curriculum in the state of Texas.
		Each year approximately one half million middle school, junior high and high school students reap the benefits of participation in the ten UIL music events.
		The purpose of this site is to provide students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the general public with current information pertaining to all aspects of UIL music activities.
	www.uil.utexas.edu /music (163 words)

	Texas Music -- concerts, festivals, upcoming events, reviews, and more
		Texas has some great outdoor music events throughout the year and we will provide you with some dates, reviews, and rating of some of them.
		Each year we attend a number of outside music festivals and after each one we write and post a review of the festival.
		North Texas Music Guide has a listing of the local establishments in North Texas (from Abilene to Waxahachie) with music
	www.texasoutside.com /musicLanding.html (458 words)

	Texas Governor Rick Perry - March - Texas Music Events Calendar 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Texas Music History Unplugged is an ongoing lecture series sponsored by the Center, the Department of History, and several other campus organizations.
		Texas Indian Market and Southwest Showcase is now heralded as America's premier festival of Indian, southwest, wildlife, and western arts, crafts, song, dance, and culture.
		Recipients, who are members of the Academy of Texas Music and who released albums in 2005 to qualify, are chosen by a vote of their peers, consiting of past recipients, as well as a public on-line ballot.
	www.governor.state.tx.us /divisions/music/events/tmec_march.htm (6419 words)

	Museum
		Asked why he decided to open the museum, Gutiérrez said, “first of all, it was for the love of the music.
		While this is a first for the Alamo City, one must realize that this is not the first Tejano music museum in Texas.
		The other physical structure is the Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame and Museum in Alice, Texas, a non-profit organization headed by Javier Villanueva and Juan Sifuentes Jr.
	www.delbravorecords.com /index_files/TejasMusicMuseum.htm (602 words)

	Texas Music Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		On any given night you can go to a number of clubs and hear great music ranging from big stars like Willie Nelson too impressive new talent that will be the next big stars.
		Some of these places are old Texas dance halls the locals have been going to for generations.
		Most of the music is Texas style Americana and classic western, but there is often Zydeco, Blues, Texas Swing, Soul, Folk, Mexican Cajunto, Rock and others.
	www.texascaminoreal.com /Tourguide/music.htm (282 words)

	Center for American Music - About Us
		The Center for American Music is the only such center or institute to be integrated with a comprehensive school of music within a major research university.
		Austin is known as “the live music capital of the world,” and its unparalleled musical scene and burgeoning recording and film industries provide the perfect context for the study of American music in its many guises: from traditional folksong, country, blues, and gospel, to rock, rap, blue-eyed soul, and contemporary concert music.
		Whether you are a student, music professional, educator, or curious listener, the Center for American Music offers something of interest and value as we explore the varied experiences of music in America.
	cam.music.utexas.edu /aboutus.html (446 words)

	Texas Music Museum
		This series is part of a broader project that includes a Texas Music Museum Jazz Exhibit focusing on Texas contributions to Jazz.
		The Texas Music Museum collects and preserves artifacts, documents and reference material surrounding diverse traditions of Texas music, and utilize these collections in the presentation of exhibits, educational programs, and performances.
		The Texas Music Museum highlights the contribution of Texas musicians to the musical heritage of the nation and the world.
	www.texasmusicmuseum.org (210 words)

	Texas Music Round-Up: Texas Music Mailorder Catalog
		Dubbed “one of the all-time great Texas dance bands” by Pop Culture Press, the 11-man Latin music Juggernaut known as Grupo Fantasma is considered by many to be the most exciting group to emerge from the formidable Austin, Texas music scene in the last couple of years.
		This summer the band is touring North America playing Hispanic music festivals, Canadian Folk Festivals, rock clubs and alternative music venues in the US and Canada building audiences as broad and diverse as their music.
		A raucous horde of musical wizards and freaks, they transform traditional Latin styles of music with their skillful songwriting, inventive arrangements and exuberant live shows.
	www.texasmusicroundup.com (1267 words)

	Texas Music Museum
		The result of more than 22 years of research and documentation this exhibit celebrates the lives of Austin's Tejano Music heroes.
		This is an ongoing exhibit of rare sheet music, consisting of compositions written in praise
		of Texas, the Texas flag and star, the state bird and flower, cities and historic sites, etc.
	www.texasmusicmuseum.org /exhibits.html (154 words)

	Texas Governor Rick Perry - September - Texas Music Events Calendar 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		GrapeFest is Texas' largest wine festival, a celebration of Texas wines and grape growing, and tribute to the City of Grapevine's name sake.
		Texas GATORFEST is truly the most unique festival in the state, combining the alligator and family fun for a good old Texas two-stepping good time!
		Texas has the richest and most diverse live music in the world because our musicians give their best whether they play in front of 50 people or 50,000 people.
	www.governor.state.tx.us /divisions/music/events/tmec_september.htm (6384 words)

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