Biography and education
Ph.D. in Music Theory, Florida State University
M.M. in Music Theory, Texas State University
B.M. in Music Education, Texas State University
M.M. in Music Theory, Texas State University
B.M. in Music Education, Texas State University
Research Interests
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Garza, J. M. (2021). Transcending Time (Feels): Riff Types, Timekeeping Cymbals, and Time Feels in Contemporary Metal Music. Music Theory Online, 27(1). Retrieved from https://mtosmt.org/issues/mto.21.27.1/mto.21.27.1.garza.html
- Director, performer, Rock Ensemble at Texas State University.
August 2022 - December 2022.
Performances:
- Texas State University Rock Ensemble Fall 2022 Concert. December 2, 2022 Railyard Bar and Grill, San Marcos, TX.
- Director, performer, Rock Ensemble at Texas State University.
January 2022 - April 2022.
Performances:
- Texas State University Rock Ensemble Spring 2022 Concert. April 29, 2022 Wake the Dead Coffee House, San Marcos, TX.
- Benefit for the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center. March 31, 2022 Industry, San Marcos, TX.
- Spencer-Lockett Scholarship Fundraiser. April 3, 2022 Private residence, San Marcos, TX.
- Director, performer, Rock Ensemble at Texas State University.
August 2021 - December 2021.
Performances:
- Texas State University Rock Ensemble Fall 2021 Concert. December 3, 2021 Wake the Dead Coffee House, San Marcos, TX.
- Director, performer, Rock Ensemble at Texas State University.
August 27, 2019 - December 6, 2019.
Performances:
- Fall 2019 Concert. December 6, 2019 Tantra, San Marcos, TX.
Featured service activities
- Other
Society for Music Theory
- Member
Public Relations Committee
- Other
Texas State Graduate Music Studies
- Other
Texas State New Music Majors
- Other
Center for Aural and Theory Tutoring
- Member
Catalyst