Portrait of Mark A Cruz

Mark A Cruz

  • Professor of Instruction at School of Music, College of Fine Arts & Communication

Scholarly and Creative Works

2025

  • Soloist. February 8, 2025.
    Performances:
    • Classical Guitar Concert. McAllister Auditorium, San Antonio College.

2024

  • Soloist. December 21, 2024 - December 22, 2024.
    Showings:
    • Classical Guitar Alive (Radio Show).
  • Feature Soloist. December 17, 2024.
    Performances:
    • Advent Concert Series. Solo Guitar Concert. First Baptist Church, San Antonio, TX.
  • Rhapsody Waltz. 2024.
  • Solo Guitar Concert. December 20, 2024.
    Performances:
    • Library Concert Series. Lake Travis Library, Austin, TX.
  • Soloist and collaborative. December 15, 2024.
    Performances:
    • Christmas Service. Second Baptist Church, Lubbock, TX.
  • Soloist with orchestra, Concerto in D by Vivaldi. December 5, 2024.
    Performances:
    • Lake Travis High School Orchestra Concert. Lake Travis HS PAC, Austin, TX.
  • Accompanist for Lee High School Choir. November 16, 2024.
    Performances:
    • Lee High School Choir Concert. Lee High School, San Antonio, TX.
  • Accompanist for San Marcos High School Choir. October 21, 2024.
    Performances:
    • San Marcos High School Choir Concert. San Marcos High School, San Marcos, TX.
  • Soloist. July 11, 2024.
    Performances:
    • Noonday Concert Series Classical Guitar Concert. Central Presbyterian Church, Austin, TX.
  • Guitar Accompanist. July 3, 2024.
    Performances:
    • Choir Performance. TXST Evans Auditorium, San Marcos, TX.
  • Soloist. June 29, 2024.
    Performances:
    • Marshall Jennings House Concert. Residence, Dripping Springs, TX.
  • Soloist with Orchestra. June 14, 2024.
    Performances:
    • Starlight Symphony Concert. Wimberley Baptist Church, Wimberley, TX.
  • Soloist with Starlight Symphony. June 14, 2024.
    Performances:
    • Starlight Symphony Concert. Bel Canto Farms, Wimberley, TX.
  • Solo Guitarist. June 7, 2024.
    Performances:
    • Classical Guitar Concert. Lake Travis Library, Austin, TX.
  • Collaborative Guitarist. May 30, 2024.
    Performances:
    • Music in Medicine. Hospice Austin's Christopher House, Austin, TX.
  • Collaborative guitarist. May 9, 2024.
    Performances:
    • Music in Medicine. Hospice Austin's Christopher House, Austin, TX.
  • Soloist. April 15, 2024.
    Performances:
    • Theological Convocation. Bethany Lutheran Church, 3701 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin, TX.
  • Sonatina No. 1. Les Production d'Oz. 2024.
  • For Jim. 2024.

2023

  • Soloist and Collaborative. December 23, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Woodstock Christmas Guitar Night. Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock, Illinois.
  • Concerto Soloist, Concerto in D by Vivaldi. October 7, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Starlight Orchestra Concert. October 7, 2023 Hays Performing Arts Center, Kyle, TX.
  • Soloist and Collaborative. July 28, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Festival. July 28, 2023 Brown County Playhouse, Nashville, Indiana.
  • Concerto Soloist, Concerto in D by Antonio Vivaldi. May 13, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Smart Orchestra Concert. May 13, 2023 First Baptist Church, San Marcos, TX.
  • Soloist. March 25, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Hill Country Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival and Competition. March 25, 2023 TXST School of Music, San Marcos, TX.
  • Soloist. December 15, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Lake Travis Library Concert Series. December 15, 2023 Lake Travis Library, Austin TX.
  • Soloist. December 13, 2023.
    Performances:
    • First Baptist Church Choir Celebration. December 13, 2023 First Baptist Church, San Marcos, TX.
  • Soloist. December 10, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Wimberly Community Chorus Concert. December 10, 2023 Chapel of the Hills, Wimberly Texas.
  • Soloist. December 8, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Wimberly Community Chorus Concert. December 8, 2023 Chapel of the Hills, Wimberly TX.
  • Accompanist. November 12, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Jorge Guzman Trumpet Recital. October 12, 2023 TXST Performing Arts Center, TXST Univerity, San marcos TX.
  • Soloist. October 22, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Lake Travis Church Benefit Concert. October 22, 2023 Lake Travis Church, Lake Travis, TX.
  • Guitar Accompanist. October 11, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Cedar Park High School Choir Concert. Cedar Park High School, Cedar Park, TX.
  • Concerto Soloist, Concerto in D by Vivaldi. October 8, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Starlight Orchestra Concert. Wimberly Baptist Church, Wimberly, TX.
  • Soloist. August 18, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Concert Series. August 18, 2023 Lake Travis Library, 1938 Lohmans Crossing Rd, Austin, TX.
  • Soloist and Collaborative. July 18, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Guitar Concert Series. July 18, 2023 UCO Jazz Lab, Edmond, Oklahoma.
  • Bassist. May 12, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Blues and Jazz Night. May 11, 2023 Eastview High School, Georgetown, TX.
  • Soloist. March 23, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Noonday Concert Series. March 23, 2023 Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. 8th St., Austin TX.
  • Paths Converging. 2023.
    Performances:
    • Guitar Ensemble Recital. April 20, 2023 TXST Music Building Recital Hall, TXST School of Music.
  • Soloist and collaborative. January 26, 2023.
    Performances:
    • Guitar Concert Series. January 26, 2023 UCO Jazz Lab, Edmond, Oklahoma.

2022

  • Cruz, M. A. (2022). The Classical Guitarist’s Gig Book, Volume 2. (Vol. 2, p. 128). 1734 Gilsinn Ln. Fenton, MO 63026, US: Mel Bay Publications. Retrieved from https://www.melbay.com/Products/30977/the-classical-guitarists-gig-book-volume-2.aspx
  • Nevada Landscape. MAC Publications. 2022.
    Performances:
    • Clark County School District Honor Guitar Ensembler. October 22, 2022 Las Vegas Academy, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Winner of National Solo Guitar Fingerstyle Competition, Indiana Guitar Festival. July 30, 2022.
    Performances:
    • Indiana Guitar Festival. July 30, 2022 Brown County Playhouse, Nashville, Indiana.
  • Director, 2022 Hill Country Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival and Competition. April 1, 2022 - April 2, 2022.
    Performances:
    • 2022 Hill Country Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival and Competition. April 1, 2022 - April 2, 2022 TXST University School of Music, San Marcos, TX.
  • Soloist, Southwest Guitar Symposium Concert - UTSA. March 20, 2022.
    Performances:
    • Southwest Guitar Symposium. March 20, 2022 UTSA School of Music, San Antonio, TX.
  • Soloist and accompanist, Christmas Eve Service. December 24, 2022.
    Performances:
    • Christmas Eve Service. December 24, 2022 Presbyterian Church of Lake Travis, Austin, TX.
  • Guitar soloist and accompanist for choir for Sunday service, Christmas Sunday Service. December 4, 2022.
    Performances:
    • Christmas Service. December 3, 2022 Southland Baptist Church, San Angelo, TX.
  • Guitar Soloist, Sunday Service Performance. October 9, 2022.
    Performances:
    • Sunday Service. October 9, 2022 Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, San Antonio, TX.
  • Soloist and Duo Performances, Mark and Edgar Cruz Concert. July 23, 2022.
    Performances:
    • Mark and Edgar Cruz Concert. July 23, 2022 Bell Isle Brewery, Oklahoma City, OK.
  • Classical Guitar Soloist, Sunday Morning Service. July 17, 2022.
    Performances:
    • Sunday Service. July 17, 2022 Wimberly Presbyterian Church, Wimberly. TX.
  • Featured performance as electric guitarist with jazz group., Guitar San Antonio (Jazz Combo Performance). July 6, 2022.
    Performances:
    • Guitar San Antonio. July 6, 2022 Buena Vista Theater, San Antonio, TX.
  • Tizzy. MAC Publications. 2022.
    Performances:
    • Guitar San Antonio. July 8, 2022 Tobin Center, San Antonio, TX.
  • soloist, The Intimate Guitar (radio program). June 11, 2022.
    Showings:
    • The Intimate Guitar. June 11, 2022 FM 88.1 WDPR and 89.9 WDPG Dayton Public Radio, Dayton, Ohio.
  • Electric Guitarist, True Colors (80's show). May 7, 2022.
    Performances:
    • True Colors. May 7, 2022 Canyon High School, New Braunfels, TX.
  • Bassist, A Night of Jazz and Blues. May 3, 2022.
    Performances:
    • A Night of Jazz and Blues. May 5, 2022 City Post Chophouse, Georgetown, TX.
  • Solo and duet performances of various styles, Mark and Edgar Cruz Concert. April 14, 2022.
    Performances:
    • Mark ans Edgar Cruz. April 14, 2022 The UCO Jazz Lab, Edmond, OK.
  • Soloist, Classical Guitar Concert. March 6, 2022.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Concert. March 6, 2022 Wimberly United Methodist Church, Wimberly, TX.
  • Soloist, Guest Artist at Kyle United Methodist Church. February 27, 2022.
    Performances:
    • Sunday morning service. February 27, 2022 Kyle United Methodist Church, Kyle, TX.
  • Soloist, Mark Cruz - Classical Guitar Concert. January 16, 2022.
    Performances:
    • January 16, 2022 Wimberly United Methodist Church, Wimberly, TX.

2021

  • Guitarist (3 performances) and Bassist (1 performance), High School Musical. December 8, 2021 - December 11, 2021.
    Performances:
    • High School Musical. Canyon High School, New Braunfels, TX.
  • Composer, Fandango. November 23, 2021.
    Performances:
    • Guitar Night. November 23, 2021 Nunemaker Auditorium, 6363 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118.
  • Sheep May Safely Graze by Johann Sebastian Bach. 2021.
    Performances:
    • TXST Guitar Ensemble Recital. November 20, 2020 Music Building Recital Hall, 601 University Dr. San Marcos TX 78666.
  • Accompanist for trumpet performance, Café 1930 (from L'Histoire du Tango) by Piazzolla. October 14, 2021.
    Performances:
    • Latin Night. October 14, 2021 Music Building Recital Hall at TXST, 601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666 Music Building.
  • Classical Guitar accompanist for trumpet performance, Café 1960 (from L'Histoire du Tango) by Piazzolla. September 25, 2021.
    Performances:
    • Jennifer Mountz Senior Trumpet Recital. September 25, 2021 Performing Arts Center at Texas State University, 430 Moon St, San Marcos, TX 78666.
  • Cruz, M. A. (n.d.). Classical Guitarist’s Gig Book, Volume II (Vol. 2, p. 128). Mel Bay Publications, Inc. 1734 Gilsinn Ln.  Fenton, MO 63026, US: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
  • Revelation. 2021.
    Performances:
    • TXST Guitar Ensemble Recital. November 21, 2021 Music Building Recital Hall, 601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666.
  • Classical Guitar Soloist and other styles. July 16, 2021.
    Performances:
    • Mark and Edgar Cruz. July 16, 2021 Jazz Lab at the University of Central Oklahoma, 100 E 5th St, Edmond, OK 73034.
  • Classical Guitar Soloist. June 17, 2021.
    Performances:
    • Noonday Concert Series. June 17, 2021 Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E 8th St, Austin, TX 78701.
  • Bassist. March 27, 2021.
    Performances:
    • Jazz and Blues. March 27, 2021 GISD Performing Arts Auditorium, 4490 E University Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626.
  • Classical Guitar Soloist. January 24, 2021.
    Performances:
    • Church Service. December 24, 2021 New Braunfels Presbyterian Church, 373 Howard St, New Braunfels, TX 78130.

2020

  • Classical Guitart Soloist. December 12, 2020.
    Performances:
    • The Promise in Glen Rose. December 12, 2020 The Texas Amphitheater, 5000 Texas Dr, Glen Rose, TX 76043.
  • Soloist. December 12, 2020.
    Performances:
    • The Promise of Christmas. The Promise in Glen Rose, Glen Rose Texas.
  • Classical Guitar Soloist. December 7, 2020.
    Performances:
    • Advent Music Series. December 7, 2020 First Baptist Church - San Antonio, 515 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215.
  • Soloist. December 7, 2020.
    Performances:
    • Advent Concert Series. First Baptist Church San Antonio, 515 McCullough Avenue San Antonio, TX 78215.
  • Classical Guitar. December 5, 2020.
    Performances:
    • Rainey Street Trailhead. December 5, 2020
  • Classical Guitarist - feature artist. October 16, 2020.
    Performances:
    • Oktoberfest Dinner. October 16, 2020 Ronnie's Real Food Bistro, 205 S Commons Ford Rd, #2 Austin, TX 78733.
  • Composer for solo guitar work and video subject, Presence. October 9, 2020.
    Showings:
    • Austin Classical Guitar Offrendas Project. October 9, 2020 On-line event.
  • Presence. MAC Publications. 2020.
    Performances:
    • Ofrendas, Austin Classical Guitar. October 29, 2020 Online concert.
  • Soloist, Concert for Classical Music Lovers Dinner Club. October 6, 2020.
  • Cruz, M. A. (2020). The Classical Guitarist’s Gig Book (Creative Transcriptions for Today’s Guitarists). First volume to a two volume series (Vol. 1). Mel Bay Publications, Inc. 1734 Gilsinn Ln.  Fenton, MO 63026, USA: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. Retrieved from https://www.melbay.com/Products/30841/the-classical-guitarists-gig-book.aspx
  • Prelude and Fugue in d Minor. 2020.
  • After You. 2020.
    Performances:
    • TXST Guitar Ensemble Recital. November 21, 2021 Music Building Recital Hall, 601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666.
  • Júrame by Maria Grever - arranged for 5 gtrs. 2020.

2019

  • Composer. November 9, 2019.
    Performances:
    • NAfME All-National Guitar Ensemble. Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Orlando, Florida.
  • Cruz, M. A. (n.d.). The Classical Guitarist’s Gig Book (Creative Transcriptions for Today’s Guitarist). Fenton, MO, USA: Mel Bay.
  • Director, Hill Country Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival and Competition. March 8, 2019 - March 9, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Hill Country Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival and Competition. TXST School of Music, San Marcos, TX.
  • Guitar Accompanist. February 16, 2019.
    Performances:
    • TMEA All-State Mixed Choir Performance. Henry B. González Convention Center, San Antonio, TX.
  • Cruz, M. A. (2019). San Marcos, Texas, US: MAC Publications. Retrieved from www.markanthonycruz.com
  • December 30, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Mark and Edgar Cruz. Jazz Lab, Edmond, Oklahoma.
  • Solo Guitar, Christmas Recording - Ornaments. December 22, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Classical Guitar Alive. KMFA and affiliate stations, many places.
  • Guitarist with trio. December 20, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Music in Medicine. St. David's Hospital, Austin, Texas.
  • Greensleeves and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. December 18, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Moody High School Guitar Enesemble Concert. Moody High School, Corpus Christi, Texas.
  • Soloist. December 18, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Choir Christmas Celebration. First Baptist Church, San Marcos, Texas.
  • Guitar Solo Recordings, Christmas Recording - Ornaments. December 18, 2019.
    Showings:
    • Classical Guitar Alive. KMFA and affiliate stations across the globe, Many places.
  • Acoustic Guitar Accompanist. December 15, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Christmas Church Service. First Baptist Church, New Braunfels, Texas.
  • Guitarist for trio. December 13, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Music in Medicine. St. David's Hospital, Austin, Texas.
  • Arranger, Letter from Home. December 12, 2019.
  • Guitarist with trio. December 10, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Music in Medicine. St. David's Hospital, Austin, Texas.
  • Soloist and accompanist. December 8, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Christmas Church Service. Southland Baptist Church, San Angelo, Texas.
  • Composer, Dulcinea. December 6, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Bellaire High School Guitar Ensemble Concert. Bellaire High School,, Houston, Texas.
  • Soloist. November 10, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Church Service. Wimberly Methodist Church, Wimberly, Texas.
  • Masterclass Teacher. November 8, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Masterclass. SAC School of Music, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Composer. November 2, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Clark County Honor Guitar Ensemble. Las Vegas Academy, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Soloist. October 28, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Guitar Recital. The Main Space at Tobin Lofts, San Antonio, TX.
  • Soloist. October 23, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Faculty Recital. Performing Arts Center at TXST, San Marcos, Texas.
  • Soloist. October 20, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Church Service. Wimberly United Methodist Church, Wimberly, Texas.
  • Soloist. October 13, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Wine Pairing Event. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Wimberly, Texas.
  • Accompanist, Crióme mi Madre. October 10, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Lockhart Choir Concert. Lockhart High School, Lockhart, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist. October 4, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Candel Light Concert Series. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas.
  • Letter from Home by Pat Metheny - arranged for 5 gtrs. 2019.
    Performances:
    • TXST Guitar Ensemble Recital. November 21, 2019 TXST School of Music, Texas State University.
    • Lamar/McCallum Vertical Teams Ensemble Performance. December 11, 2019 McCallum Theater, McCallum High School.
  • Soloist. August 18, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Sunday Service. Bandera United Methodist Church, Bandera, Texas.
  • Soloist. August 17, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Atrium Concert Series. Atrium, Austin, Texas.
  • Bassist. April 27, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Vocal Jazz Performance. Georgetown Golf and Country Club, Georgetown, Texas.
  • Adjudicator. April 15, 2019 - April 16, 2019.
    Performances:
    • ACG Concert and Sight-Reading Contest. AISD Performing Arts Center, Austin, Texas.
  • March 21, 2019.
    Performances:
    • Edgar and Mark Cruz. Jazz Lab, Edmond, Oklahoma.

2018

  • December 23, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Soloist for Service. Wimberly United Methodist Church, Wimberly, TX.
  • Solo Guitar, Christmas Recording - Ornaments. December 22, 2018.
    Showings:
    • Classical Guitar Alive. KMFA and affiliate stations, many places.
  • December 20, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Music in Medicine with Tony Morris and James Fenner. St. David's Hospital, Austin, Texas.
  • December 20, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Music in Medicine with Tony Morris and James Fenner. St. David's Hospital, Austin, Texas.
  • December 16, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Solo Concert - full service - one hour performance. Fitzhugh Baptist Church, Dripping Springs, TX.
  • December 11, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Solo Concert for Advent Series. First Baptist Church, San Antonio, TX.
  • December 6, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Music in Medicine with Tony Morris and James Fenner. St. David's Hospital, Austin, Texas.
  • December 2, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Soloist for 2 Service. Oakhill United Methodist Church, Austin, Texas.
  • November 29, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Music in Medicine with Tony Morris and James Fenner. St. David's Hospital, Austin, Texas.
  • November 10, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Concert with Edgar Cruz. Emporium for the Arts, Woodville, TX.
  • November 7, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Faculty Recital (solo). TXST University PAC, San Marcos, TX.
  • Composer, Triptych No. 2 for solo guitar. October 26, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Alejandro Montiel, Guitar Recital. Laredo Community College, Laredo, Texas.
  • October 14, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Background guitarist for wine pairing event. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Wimberly, TX.
  • October 13, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Solo Concert. Patrick Heath Public Library, Boerne, TX.
  • October 7, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Soloist for Service. Bandera United Methodist Church, Bandera, TX.
  • September 6, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Solo Concert. San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX.
  • Andante Cantabile by Anton Diabelli - Arr. for 5 gtrs by Cruz. MAC Publications. 2018.
  • July 1, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Soloist in Service. Oakhill United Methodist Church, Austin, Texas.
  • Bassist for Student Performance. April 21, 2018.
    Performances:
    • TV Show Theme Songs. Cedar Ridge High School, Round Rock, TX.
  • Electric Guitarist for the Tony Harrison Band. March 22, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Tony Harrison Band. Broken Spoke, Austin, TX.
  • March 14, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Breif Concert. St. Richard's, Round Rock, TX.
  • Bassist, Jazz Cafe. March 3, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Jazz Cafe (bassist for event). Cedar Ridge High School, Round Rock, TX.
  • February 22, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Solo Concert. St. Matthews Episcopal Church, Austin, Texas.
  • January 27, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Solo Concert. St. Louis Catholich Church, Austin, TX.
  • January 19, 2018.
    Performances:
    • Solo Concert. January 19, 2018 Trinity Baptist Church, San Antonio, TX.
  • Ave Maria (based on Prelude BWV 1007). MAC Publications. 2018.
  • Ashes (for four guitars). MAC Publications. 2018.

2017

  • Soloist. December 30, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Ham Jam Concert Series. House Concert, Austin, TX.
  • guitar with orchestral and choral performance. December 17, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Covenant United Methodist Church, Austin, TX.
  • soloist. December 10, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Church Service. December 10, 2017 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Seguin, TX.
  • Soloist. December 3, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Oak Hill United Methodist Church, Austin, TX.
  • Duet. November 19, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Covenant United Methodist, Austin, TX.
  • Solos and duets. November 17, 2017.
    Performances:
    • The Emporium, Woodville, TX.
  • Real de Catorce. November 5, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Vince Bello - Junior Guitar Recital. Loyola University New Orleans School of Music, New Orleans, LA.
  • Ensemble performance, Ceviche Circus. October 1, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Las Vegas Academy Varsity, Las Vegas, NV.
  • soloist. September 24, 2017.
    Performances:
    • at St. Richard’s Episcopal Church, Round Rock, TX.
  • Soloist. September 16, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Wimberly Presbyterian Church, Wimberly, TX.
  • Soloist. September 7, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Noonday Concert Series. Central Presbyterian Church.
  • Soloist. July 30, 2017.
    Performances:
    • St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Austin, TX.
  • Soloist. July 6, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Houston Classical Guitar Workshop. University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX.
  • Music in Medicine. July 5, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Dell Hospital, Austin, TX.
  • Soloist. July 5, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Bluffs Concert Series. Bluffs Clubhouse - Austin, TX.
  • November Blues. May 29, 2017.
    Performances:
    • ACG International Concert Series. Austin AISD Performing Arts Center, Austin, TX.
  • Muñeira. May 20, 2017.
    Performances:
    • 2017 All County Guitar Ensemble Event. Fairfax, Virginia.
  • November Blues. April 23, 2017.
    Performances:
    • ACG Youth Orchestra Concert. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Austin, TX.
  • Choir performance of original piece, Kyrie. April 12, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Anderson High School, Austin, TX.
  • March 29, 2017.
    Performances:
    • TSU Music Building Recital Hall, San Marcos, TX.
  • March 26, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Lenten concert series. St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Austin, Texas.
  • March 22, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Classical Cactus Concert Series (ACG). Cactus Cafe, Austin Texas - UT Campus.
  • March 11, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Concert. The Blue Door, Oklahoma City, OK.
  • Soloist. January 5, 2017.
    Performances:
    • Northwest Classen High School, Oklahoma City, OK.

2016

  • Soloist, Ornaments. December 2016.
    Showings:
    • Classical Guitar Alive. December 2016
  • Election Blues 2016. MAC Publications. 2016.
  • December 11, 2016.
    Performances:
    • Christmas Performance. December 11, 2016 Southland Baptist Church, San Angelo, TX.
  • December 4, 2016.
    Performances:
    • Church Service - solo performances. December 4, 2016 Oak Hill United Methodist Church, Austin, TX.
  • December 1, 2016.
    Performances:
    • Concert Series. December 1, 2016 St. Matthew’s, Austin, TX.
  • Composer. October 14, 2016.
    Performances:
    • Fall Concert. Las Vegas Academy, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • October 7, 2016.
    Performances:
    • Classical Guitar Conference. October 7, 2016 University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Belton, TX.
  • October 3, 2016.
    Performances:
    • Faculty Recital. October 3, 2016 TSU Performing Arts Center, TSU - San Marcos.
  • Concertino Principessa. MAC Publications. 2016.
  • Soloist, Acoustic Interpretations. July 2016.
    Showings:
    • Classical Guitar Alive. July 2016
  • Concertino Principessa. MAC Publications. 2016.
  • July 17, 2016.
    Performances:
    • Houston Classical Guitar Workshop. July 17, 2016 University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX.
  • July 14, 2016.
    Performances:
    • Noonday Concert Series. July 14, 2016 Central Presbyterian Church, Austin, TX.
  • June 19, 2016.
    Performances:
    • Solo Concert. June 19, 2016 Tabernacle of Praise, Kennedale, TX.
  • Las Lunas de Marte. MAC Publications. 2016.
    Performances:
    • Houston Classical Guitar Workshop. July 15, 2016 - July 17, 2016 University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX.
    • Classical Guitar Conference. October 7, 2016 - October 8, 2016 University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Belton, TX.
  • May 5, 2016.
    Performances:
    • ACGS Classical Cactus Concert Series. May 5, 2016 Cactus Café, UT Campus - Austin, TX.
  • Soloist, Dichotomy. April 2016.
    Showings:
    • Classical Guitar Alive. April 2016
  • April 11, 2016.
    Performances:
    • Todd Oxford - Faculty Recital. April 11, 2016 TSU - Performing Arts Center, TSU-San Marcos.
  • March 31, 2016 - April 1, 2016.
    Performances:
    • Old Time Music Festival. March 31, 2016 - April 1, 2016 Palestine, TX.
  • Composer. March 13, 2016.
    Performances:
    • Quartet Concert. Concervatory of Music, Chihuahua, Mexico.
  • March 11, 2016.
    Performances:
    • North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial National Conference. March 11, 2016 Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
  • March 3, 2016.
    Performances:
    • Concert Series. March 3, 2016 St. Matthew’s, Austin, TX.

2015

  • Guitar Soloist - Feature Artist. December 27, 2015.
    Performances:
    • Church Service and Afternoon Concert. St. Luke Lutheran Church, Mesa, Arizona.
  • Guitar Soloist - Feature Artist. December 18, 2015.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Christmas Concert. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist - Feature Artist. December 11, 2015.
    Performances:
    • Christmas Event w/ musical guest, Mark Cruz. Dr. Eugene Clark Library, Lockhart, Texas.
  • Guitarist in guitar trio and arranger. December 6, 2015.
    Performances:
    • Sunday Christmas Service. Bannockburn Baptist Church, Austin, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist - Feature Artist. December 5, 2015.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Christmas Concert. Woodlawn Baptist Church, Austin, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist. September 23, 2015.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Faculty Recital. TSU Performing Arts Recital Hall, San Marcos, Texas.
  • Triptych No. 4. MAC Publications. 2015.
  • Guitar Soloist - Feature Artist. June 25, 2015.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Concert. Jazz Lab at University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma.
  • Adludicator. April 22, 2015 - April 23, 2015.
    Performances:
    • UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Event. AISD Performing Arts Center, Austin, Texas.
  • Composer. April 12, 2015.
    Performances:
    • Thales Smith Graduate Recital. Homer Rainey Hall at UT, Austin, Texas.
  • Recitalist, Lecturer and Q&A. April 2, 2015.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Guest performer. Alamo Heights High School, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist - Feature Artist. March 19, 2015.
    Performances:
    • St. Matthew's Concert Series. St. Matthew's, Austin, Texas.
  • Composer. February 28, 2015.
    Performances:
    • Houston All-City Guitar Orchestra. Pershing Middle School, Houston, Texas.
  • Guitar Accompanist. February 13, 2015.
    Performances:
    • TMEA Bush Middle School Performance. Henry B. González Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas.

2014

  • Solo Guitarist. December 12, 2014.
    Performances:
    • Church Service. Bannockburn Baptist Church, Austin, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist - Feature Artist. December 11, 2014.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Concert. Akin Auditorium - Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist - Featured Artist. December 5, 2014.
    Performances:
    • Christmas event with a solo concert. Austin Oaks Church, Austin, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist - Feature Artist. December 2, 2014.
    Performances:
    • Noonday Concert Series. First Baptist Church San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist. November 23, 2014.
    Performances:
    • Church Service. First Baptist Church Conroe, Conroe, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist - Feature Artist. October 11, 2014.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Concert for Series. Ty Preston Memorial Library, Canyon Lake, Texas.
  • Prize Winner. September 17, 2014.
    Performances:
    • International Winfield Fingerstyle Competition. Walnut Valley Festival, Winfield, Kansas.
  • Composer. July 2, 2014 - August 9, 2014.
  • Composer. June 15, 2014.
    Performances:
    • Classical Minds Guitar Festival. University of Houston, Houston, Texas.
  • Faculty and Concert Artist. June 9, 2014 - June 14, 2014.
    Performances:
    • Classical Minds Guitar Festival. Fine Arts Building - University of Houston, Houston, Texas.
  • Guitarist with Duo. April 21, 2014.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz and Todd Oxford premiere of Brandon Piece. North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial National Conference at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.
  • Lecture - Recital. March 29, 2014.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz "Composing for Guitar" Lecture/Recital. University of Texas, Brownsville - Eidman Music Hall, Brownsville, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist - Feature Artist. March 27, 2014.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Concert. Palestine Old Time Music Duclimer Festival, Palestine, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist. February 23, 2014.
    Performances:
    • Chuch Service. Highland Park Baptist Church, Austin, Texas.

2013

  • Guitar Soloist - Featured Artist. December 12, 2013.
    Performances:
    • Church Services and Afternoon Concert. St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Mesa, Arizona.
  • Guitar Soloist. November 7, 2013.
    Performances:
    • Noonday Concert Series - Mark Cruz Concert. Central Presbyterian Church.
  • Guitar Soloist and Guitar Trio. November 3, 2013.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz, Edgar Cruz and Michael Kelsey Concert. First United Methodist Chruch - San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist. October 6, 2013.
    Performances:
    • Church Service - Intermittent solos. First Baptist Church - Conroe, Conroe, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist. September 20, 2013.
    Performances:
    • Winner's Circle. Walnut Valley Festival, Winfield, Kansas.
  • Guitar Soloist. July 29, 2013.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Concert. First Presbyterian Church - Leonia, Leonia, New Jersey.
  • Guitar Soloist and Duo Guitarist. July 16, 2013.
    Performances:
    • Mark and Edgar Cruz Concert. Jazz Lab at University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma.
  • Accompanist. July 16, 2013.
    Performances:
    • Austin Community College Choir Concert. First Presbyterian Church - Austin, Austin, Texas.
  • Composer, Triduum. March 13, 2013 - June 2, 2013.
  • Accompanist. April 19, 2013.
    Performances:
    • TSU Choir Concert. Evans Auditorium - TSU - San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas.
  • Composer, Tempus Fugit. April 6, 2013.
    Performances:
    • Hanser-McLellan Duo Concert. TSU School of Music Recital Hall, San Marcos, Texas.
  • Director. April 5, 2013 - April 6, 2013.
    Performances:
    • Hill Country Guitar Ensemble Festival and Competition. Texas State University School of Music, San Marcos, Texas.
  • Composer, Guitar Ensemble Music. April 1, 2013.
  • Composer. March 2, 2013.
  • Composer, Various. February 13, 2013.

2012

  • Guitar Soloist. December 1, 2012.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Concert for Houston Guitar Guild. Houston Dance Studio, Houston, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist - Faculty Recital. November 30, 2012.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Faculty Recital. First Lutheran Church, San Marcos, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist. June 29, 2012.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Concert. Glenrose First United Methodist Church, Glenrose, Texas.
  • Guitarist for Concerto, Concerto in D by Vivaldi. June 15, 2012.
    Performances:
    • Concert. Bannockburn Baptist Church, Austin, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist. May 5, 2012.
    Performances:
    • Classical Cactus - Mark Cruz, Guitarist. Cactus Café at UT, Austin, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist. May 3, 2012.
    Performances:
    • Noonday Concert Series - Mark Cruz, guitar. Central Presbyterian Church, Austin, Texas.

2011

  • Guitar Soloist. December 13, 2011.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Christmas Concert. First Evengelical Free Church, Austin, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist. December 11, 2011.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Christmas Concert. First United Methodist Church - Seguin, Seguin, Texas.
  • Guitarist and Arranger, We Three Kings of Orient Are. December 4, 2011.
    Performances:
    • Christmas Program. Bannockburn Baptist Church, Austin, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist. November 18, 2011.
    Performances:
    • Austin Inauguaration Event. Austin City Hall, Austin, Texas.
  • Composer, Prism and Mérida. September 24, 2011 - September 30, 2011.
    Performances:
    • Presti Trio Concerts. Various Venues, Various Locations.
  • Guitar Soloist. September 9, 2011.
    Performances:
    • Noonday Concert Series - Mark Cruz, Guitarist. Central Presbyterian Church, Austin, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist and Faculty Member. February 26, 2011.
    Performances:
    • Sixth Annual Guitar Orchestra Workshop. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Plano, Texas.

2010

  • Guitar Soloist. December 26, 2010.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Concert. Apache Wells Community Church, Mesa, Arizona.
  • Swings of Mood. MAC Publications. 2010.
  • Guitar Soloist. December 14, 2010.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Christmas Concert. First Evengelical Free Church, Austin, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist. December 12, 2010.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Concert. Woodlawn Baptist Church, Austin, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist. December 5, 2010.
    Performances:
    • Singing Christmas Tree. Bannockburn Baptist Church, Austin, Texas.
  • Guitar Soloist. November 3, 2010.
    Performances:
    • Mark Cruz Concert - Guest Artist. Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
  • Guitar Soloist. November 1, 2010.
  • Composer, Agitato and Departure. October 25, 2010.
    Performances:
    • Texas Guitar Quartet Performance. Mexicarte Art Museum, Austin, Texas.
  • Composer, Dulcinea. June 20, 2010.
    Performances:
    • Classical Minds Guitar Festival. University of Houston, Houston, Texas.
  • Composer, What Would Michael Kelsey Do? May 20, 2010.
    Performances:
    • Las Vegas Academy Guitar Ensemble Concert. Las Vegas Academy, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Composer, El Payaso. May 11, 2010.
    Performances:
    • Cincinnati College Conservatory Guitar Ensemble Concert. Cincinnati College Conservatory, Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • Composer, Symphonette in C. March 25, 2010.
    Performances:
    • Brownsville Guitar Ensemble Festival. TSU Performing Arts Center, Brownsville, Texas.
  • Composer, Awaken. March 20, 2010.
    Performances:
    • Loyola Marymount University Guitar Festival. Performing Arts Center, Los Angeles, California.
  • Guitar Soloist. January 5, 2010.