The School of Music (SoM) at Texas Tech University's J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts is ranked #5 out of 365 in the nation for Best Value for Visual and Performing Arts. With 67 internationally recognized performers, educators, researchers and 650 students from 28 countries, the SoM is co-creating a cutting-edge, globally relevant program of musical accomplishment.

"We believe that diversity is an integral component to the music-making process and we are committed to maintaining a multicultural environment that is open to all. Diversity includes race, color, nationality, ethnicity, class, religion, disability, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation." READ FULL STATEMENT HERE