Faculty Profiles

Colleges and Departments

Genaro Gonzalez

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

Service Activities

2024

  • Chair, Percussion Area. January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
  • Chair, School of Music Calendar Committee. January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
  • Member, Personnel. Committee. January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
  • Member, Scholarship and Recruitment Committee. January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
  • Member, Percussive Arts Society Past Presidents Advisory Council. January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
  • Officer, Percussive Arts Society Texas Chapter Treasurer. January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Sabian Cymbals. January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Grover Pro Percussion. January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Ellie Mannette Steel Drums. January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Pro-Mark Corporation. January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Mike Balter Mallets. January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
  • Adjudicator, Pecussive Arts Society International Convention Scholarship Competition. September 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024.
  • Adjudicator, Texas State Solo and Ensemle Contest. May 25, 2024 - May 27, 2024.
  • Member, Graduation Services. May 12, 2024.
  • Member, Senior Recital Committees. January 15, 2024 - April 30, 2024.

2023

  • Chair, Percussion Area. January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023.
  • Chair, School of Music Calendar Committee. January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023.
  • Member, Scholarship/Retention Committee. January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023.
  • Member, School of Music Personnel Committee. January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023.
  • Member, Percussive Arts Society Past Presidents Council. January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023.
  • Treasurer, Texas Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023.
  • Musical instrument endorser/clinician, Sabian Cymbals. January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023.
  • Musical product endorser/clinician, Grover Pro Percussion. January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023.
  • Musical product endorser/cllnician, Pro Mark Corporation. January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023.
  • Musical product endorer/clinician, Ellie Mannette Steel Drums. January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023.
  • Adjudicator, University of Texas at Austin Concerto Contest. October 29, 2023.
  • Organizer, Texas State University Band Camp. June 11, 2023 - June 16, 2023.
  • Member, Search Committee for Music Education Coordinator of Student Teachers position. January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023.
  • Adjudicator, Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. May 27, 2023 - May 29, 2023.
  • Participant, Texas State University Graduation Ceremony. May 11, 2023.
  • Member, Senior Recital Committees. January 15, 2023 - May 5, 2023.

2022

  • Member, Percussive Arts Society Past Presidents Advisory Committee. January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022.
  • Officer, Percussive Arts Society Texas Chapter Treasurer. January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022.
  • Adjudicator, Percussive Arts Society International Convention Scholarship Competition. January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022.
  • Musical product endorser f, Sabian Cymbals. January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022.
  • Musical product endorser, Mike Balter Mallets. January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022.
  • Musical product endorser, Grover Pro Percussion. January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022.
  • Musical product endorser, Ellie Mannette Steel Drums. January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022.
  • Member, Faculty Search Committee for Music Education Student Teacher Coordinator. November 15, 2022 - December 15, 2022.
  • Member, Scholarship and Recruitment Committee. August 15, 2022 - December 15, 2022.
  • Chair, Percussion Area. January 15, 2022 - December 15, 2022.
  • Chair, Calendar Committee. January 15, 2022 - December 15, 2022.
  • Member, School of Music Personnel Committee. January 15, 2022 - December 15, 2022.
  • Participant, 4 Senior Recital Performances. January 15, 2022 - December 15, 2022.
  • Member, Senior Recital Committee. January 15, 2022 - December 1, 2022.
  • Adjudicator, Austin Symphony Orchestra. August 10, 2022 - August 12, 2022.
  • Member, Faculty Search Committee for Latin Music Studies Coordinator. January 15, 2022 - June 15, 2022.
  • Adjudicator, U.I.L. Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. May 27, 2022 - May 30, 2022.
  • Participant, Texas State University Graduation Ceremonies. May 12, 2022.

2021

  • Chair, Percussion Area Coordinator. January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021.
  • Chair, School of Music Calendar Committee. January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021.
  • Member, School of Music Personnel Committee. January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021.
  • Officer, Percussive Arts Society Past President's Advisory Committee. January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021.
  • Treasurer, Texas Chapter - Percussive Arts Society. January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Sabian Cymbals. January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Mike Balter Mallets. January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Grover Pro Percussion. January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Pro-Mark Inc. January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Ellie Mannette Steel Drums. January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021.
  • Member, 4 Percussion Area Senior Recital Committees. January 20, 2021 - November 20, 2021.
  • Adjudicator, Percussive Arts Society International Convention Scholarship Contest. May 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021.
  • Organizer, Panorama Steel Band - Alumni Weekend Concert. October 9, 2021.
  • Organizer, Panorama Steel Band - University Donor's Dinner/Reception. October 8, 2021.
  • Organizer, Secured funding, hosted Gregg Bissonette - Guest Clinician/Artist with Texas State Jazz Ensemble. September 26, 2021 - September 28, 2021.
  • Adjudicator, Austin Symphony Orchestra. August 26, 2021.
  • Adjudicator, Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. May 26, 2021 - May 29, 2021.
  • Participant, University Graduation Ceremonies. May 13, 2021.

2020

  • Secretary, Texas Chapter - Percussive Arts Society. January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020.
  • Adjudicator, Percussive Arts Society PASIC Scholarship. January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020.
  • Member, Percussive Arts Society Past Presidents Advisory Committee. January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Mike Balter Mallets. January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Sabian Cymbals. January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Pro-Mark Corporation. January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Grover Pro Percussion. January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Ellie Mannette Steel Drums. January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020.
  • Chair, School of Music Calendar Committee. January 15, 2020 - December 15, 2020.
  • Chair, School of Music Percussion Area. January 15, 2020 - December 15, 2020.
  • Member, Personnel Committee. January 15, 2020 - December 15, 2020.
  • Member, Served on 6 percussion Senior Recital Committees. January 15, 2020 - December 15, 2020.
  • Participant, Texas State University Graduation Ceremonies. December 13, 2020.
  • Participant, Texas State University Band Camp (Cancelled due to Covid). June 2020.
  • Instructor/Organizer/Host, Texas State University Percussion Camp (Cancelled due to Covid). June 2020.
  • Adjudicator, Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest (Cancelled due to Covid). May 29, 2020 - June 1, 2020.
  • Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee. January 15, 2020 - May 15, 2020.
  • Participant, Texas State University Percussion Solo Contest (Cancelled due to Covid). May 5, 2020.
  • Attendee / Participant, Texas Music Educators Association Convention. February 13, 2020 - February 14, 2020.

2019

  • Musical Product Endorser, Pro - Mark, Inc. January 2019 - December 31, 2019.
  • Adjudicator, Percussive Arts Society International Convention Scholarship Contest. January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019.
  • Treasurer, Texas Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019.
  • Member, Percussive Arts Society Past Presidents Advisory Council. January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Ellie Mannette Steel Drums. January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Sabian Cymbals. January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Mike Balter Mallets. January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Grover Pro Percussion. January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019.
  • Chair, Calendar Committee. January 15, 2019 - December 15, 2019.
  • Chair, Percussion Area Coordinator. January 15, 2019 - December 15, 2019.
  • Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee. January 15, 2019 - December 15, 2019.
  • Member, Personnel Committee. January 15, 2019 - December 15, 2019.
  • Participant, Graduation Ceremonies. January 15, 2019 - December 15, 2019.
  • Organizer, Secured funding and hosted Luis Conte for Stars at Night Concert. January 15, 2019 - December 15, 2019.
  • Organizer, Secured funding and hosted artists for Texas State Percussion Camp. January 15, 2019 - December 15, 2019.
  • Organizer, Secured funding and hosted artists for the Texas State Solo Percussion Contest. January 15, 2019 - December 15, 2019.
  • Organizer, Oversaw percussion instrument purchases/inventory for Music Building, Evans Auditorium and the Performing Arts Center. January 15, 2019 - December 15, 2019.
  • Organizer, Organized all percussion auditions and juries for the School of Music. January 15, 2019 - December 15, 2019.
  • Participant, Adjudicator for School of Music Band/Orchestra auditions. January 15, 2019 - December 15, 2019.
  • Organizer, Assist to organize/host/instruct the Texas State Percussion Camp. January 15, 2019 - December 15, 2019.
  • Organizer, Provide percussion students and instruments for various School of Music ensembles and recitals. January 15, 2019 - December 15, 2019.
  • Organizer, Organize arranging for the use of percussion equipment for University Arts Events. January 15, 2019 - December 15, 2019.
  • Member, Member of several School of Music Senior Recital Committees. January 15, 2019 - December 15, 2019.
  • Organizer, Guest lecturer for Dr. Amanda Soto Graduate Class. July 18, 2019 - July 19, 2019.
  • Participant, Organize and instruct at the Texas State Band Camp. June 11, 2019 - June 16, 2019.
  • Adjudicator, U.I.L. Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. June 1, 2019 - June 3, 2019.
  • Attendee / Participant, Texas Music Educators Association Convention. February 14, 2019 - February 16, 2019.

2018

  • Member, Percussive Arts Society Past Presidents Advisory Council. January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018.
  • Treasurer, Percussive Arts Society - Texas Chapter. January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018.
  • Adjudicator, Percussive Arts Society International Convention Scholarship Competition. January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018.
  • Musical Products Endorser, Sabian Cymbals. January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018.
  • Musical Products Endorser, Mike Balter Mallets. January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018.
  • Musical Products Endorser, Pro-Mark Corporation. January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018.
  • Musical Products Endorser, Ellie Mannette Steel Drums. January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018.
  • Chair, Percussion Area Coordinator. January 15, 2018 - December 15, 2018.
  • Chair, Calendar Committee. January 15, 2018 - December 15, 2018.
  • Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee. January 15, 2018 - December 15, 2018.
  • Organizer, Coordinated all percussion auditions for the School of Music. January 15, 2018 - December 15, 2018.
  • Organizer, Coordinated all percussion juries for the School of Music. January 15, 2018 - December 15, 2018.
  • Member, Served as adjudicator for School of Music Band/Orchestra auditions. January 15, 2018 - December 15, 2018.
  • Member, Served on several graduate and undergraduate Recital Committees. January 15, 2018 - December 15, 2018.
  • Participant, Attended Texas State University Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies. January 15, 2018 - December 1, 2018.
  • Adjudicator, University of Texas Butler School of Music Concerto Contest. November 11, 2018.
  • Organizer, John Riley - Stars at Night Guest Artist. April 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018.
  • Co-Chair, Hosted Guest Artitst Wayne Saltzman for Percussion Camp. January 15, 2018 - June 29, 2018.
  • Co-Chair, Texas State University Percussion Camp. January 1, 2018 - June 29, 2018.
  • Participant, Texas State University Band Camp. June 11, 2018 - June 15, 2018.
  • Adjudicator, U.I.L. Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. May 26, 2018 - May 28, 2018.
  • Member, Opera Director Search Committee. January 15, 2018 - May 15, 2018.
  • Member, Personnel Committee. January 15, 2018 - May 15, 2018.
  • Member, Orchestra Director Search Committee. December 10, 2017 - May 15, 2018.
  • Member, Opera Director Search Committee. August 20, 2017 - May 15, 2018.
  • Participant, Texas State University Solo Percussion Contest. January 15, 2018 - May 5, 2018.
  • Coordinator / Organizer, Hosted Percussive Arts Society booth at Texas Music Educators Association Convention. February 11, 2018 - February 13, 2018.

2017

  • Member, Percussive Arts Society Past Presidents Advisory Council. January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017.
  • Treasurer, Percussive Arts Society - Texas Chapter. January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Sabian Cymbals. January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Mike Balter Mallets. January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Ellie Mannette Steel Drums. January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Pro Mark Corporation. January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017.
  • Participant, Texas State University Graduation Ceremonies. May 15, 2017 - December 15, 2017.
  • Chair, Calendar Committee. January 15, 2017 - December 15, 2017.
  • Member, Personnel Committee. January 15, 2017 - December 15, 2017.
  • Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee. January 15, 2017 - December 15, 2017.
  • Chair, Percussion Area Coordinator. January 15, 2017 - December 15, 2017.
  • Organizer, Percussion Juries/auditions. January 15, 2017 - December 15, 2017.
  • Chair, Senior Recital Committees. January 15, 2017 - December 15, 2017.
  • Adjudicator, Percussive Arts Society International Convention Scholarship Awards. September 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017.
  • Organizer, Stars At Night Guest Artist/Clinician - Gordon Stout. March 15, 2017 - October 27, 2017.
  • Co-Chair, Texas State University Percussion Camp. January 15, 2017 - June 23, 2017.
  • Chair, Percussion Area Coordinator for Texas State Band Camp. June 11, 2017 - June 15, 2017.
  • Organizer, Hosted Spencer Helbing - Guest Drum Set Artist. January 15, 2017 - June 15, 2017.
  • Adjudicator, Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. May 27, 2017 - May 29, 2017.
  • Adjudicator, Texas State University Solo Percussion Contest. January 15, 2017 - May 6, 2017.
  • Organizer, Stars At Night Guest Artist/Clinician - Emil Richards. May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2017.
  • Coordinator / Organizer, Organized and hosted booth at TMEA for the Percussive Arts Society. February 9, 2017 - February 10, 2017.

2016

  • Chair, Percussion Area Coordinator. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Chair, Calendar Committee. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Member, Personnel Committee. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Organizer, Guest Artist Steve Houghton Stars At Night Series. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Organizer, Guest Artist Pius Cheung International Concert Series. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Organizer, Guest Artists Yarn and Wire Clinic and Masterclass. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Organizer, Guest Artist Ndugu Chancelor Clinic and Concert. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Co-Chair, Texas State Percussion Camp. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Co-Chair, Texas State Percussion Solo Contest. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Chair, Percussion Auditions for the School of Music. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Chair, Percussion Final Exam Juries for the School of Music. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Participant, Texas State Band and Orchestra Auditions. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Member, Past Presidents Advisory Committee of the Percussive Arts Society. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Treasurer, Texas Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Adjudicator, Percussive Arts Society International Convention Scholoarship Competition. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Sabian Cymbals. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Mike Balter Mallets. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Pro-Mark Corporation. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Musical Product Endorser, Ellie Mannettte Steel Drums. January 15, 2016 - December 15, 2016.
  • Organizer, Percussion Area Coordinator for Texas State Band Camp. June 12, 2016 - June 17, 2016.
  • Adjudicator, University Interscholastic League Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. May 27, 2016 - May 30, 2016.
  • Participant, Texas State University Commencement. May 14, 2016.
  • Adjudicator, Texas State University Percussion Solo Contest. January 15, 2016 - May 7, 2016.
  • Coordinator / Organizer, Percussive Arts Society Booth at Texas Music Educators Association Convention. January 15, 2016 - February 13, 2016.