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Alex Molina Shawver is a composer and educator based in Austin, Texas. Born and raised in Wichita Falls, he is a proud Tejano and band kid at heart. Influences on his compositional style range from the French Impressionists to living American composers associated with Minimalism and post-Minimalism. His works are usually inspired by art, nature, politics, and heritage. Alex has written music for the Meadows Wind Ensemble, Tetractys New Music, Latitude 49 New Music Ensemble, Syzygy New Music Ensemble, Line Upon Line Percussion, Meadows Percussion Ensemble, Bridge the Gap Chamber Players, and the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas. He holds M.M. degrees in Composition and Theory Pedagogy from Southern Methodist University and a B.M. in Piano Pedagogy from Texas A&M – Commerce. Alex joined the theory faculty at SMU from 2019-2021 and is currently pursuing his D.M.A. in Composition at the University of Texas. In Austin he maintains a small private piano studio, plays in the UT Conjunto ensemble, and goes to as many drag shows as he can.…Alex Molina Shawver is a composer and educator based in Austin, Texas. Born and raised in Wichita Falls, he is a proud Tejano and band kid at heart. Influences on his compositional style range from the French Impressionists to living American composers associated with Minimalism and post-Minimalism. His works are usually inspired by art, nature, politics, and heritage. Alex has written music for the Meadows Wind Ensemble, Tetractys New Music, Latitude 49 New Music Ensemble, Syzygy New Music Ensemble, Line Upon Line Percussion, Meadows Percussion Ensemble, Bridge the Gap Chamber Players, and the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas. He holds M.M. degrees in Composition and Theory Pedagogy from Southern Methodist University and a B.M. in Piano Pedagogy from Texas A&M – Commerce. Alex joined the theory faculty at SMU from 2019-2021 and is currently pursuing his D.M.A. in Composition at the University of Texas. In Austin he maintains a small private piano studio, plays in the UT Conjunto ensemble, and goes to as many drag shows as he can.

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Alex Molina Shawver is a composer and educator based in Austin, Texas. Born and raised in Wichita Falls, he is a proud Tejano and band kid at heart. Influences on his compositional style range from the French Impressionists to living American composers associated with Minimalism and post-Minimalism. His works are usually inspired by art, nature, politics, and heritage. Alex has written music for the Meadows Wind Ensemble, Tetractys New Music, Latitude 49 New Music Ensemble, Syzygy New Music Ensemble, Line Upon Line Percussion, Meadows Percussion Ensemble, Bridge the Gap Chamber Players, and the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas. He holds M.M. degrees in Composition and Theory Pedagogy from Southern Methodist University and a B.M. in Piano Pedagogy from Texas A&M – Commerce. Alex joined the theory faculty at SMU from 2019-2021 and is currently pursuing his D.M.A. in Composition at the University of Texas. In Austin he maintains a small private piano studio, plays in the UT Conjunto ensemble, and goes to as many drag shows as he can.…Alex Molina Shawver is a composer and educator based in Austin, Texas. Born and raised in Wichita Falls, he is a proud Tejano and band kid at heart. Influences on his compositional style range from the French Impressionists to living American composers associated with Minimalism and post-Minimalism. His works are usually inspired by art, nature, politics, and heritage. Alex has written music for the Meadows Wind Ensemble, Tetractys New Music, Latitude 49 New Music Ensemble, Syzygy New Music Ensemble, Line Upon Line Percussion, Meadows Percussion Ensemble, Bridge the Gap Chamber Players, and the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas. He holds M.M. degrees in Composition and Theory Pedagogy from Southern Methodist University and a B.M. in Piano Pedagogy from Texas A&M – Commerce. Alex joined the theory faculty at SMU from 2019-2021 and is currently pursuing his D.M.A. in Composition at the University of Texas. In Austin he maintains a small private piano studio, plays in the UT Conjunto ensemble, and goes to as many drag shows as he can.

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Alex Molina Shawver is a composer and educator based in Austin, Texas. Born and raised in Wichita Falls, he is a proud Tejano and band kid at heart. Influences on his compositional style range from the French Impressionists to living American composers associated with Minimalism and post-Minimalism. His works are usually inspired by art, nature, politics, and heritage.

Alex has written music for the Meadows Wind Ensemble, Tetractys New Music, Latitude 49 New Music Ensemble, Syzygy New Music Ensemble, Line Upon Line Percussion, Meadows Percussion Ensemble, Bridge the Gap Chamber Players, and the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas. He holds M.M. degrees in Composition and Theory Pedagogy from Southern Methodist University and a B.M. in Piano Pedagogy from Texas A&M – Commerce. Alex joined the theory faculty at SMU from 2019-2021 and is currently pursuing his D.M.A. in Composition at the University of Texas. In Austin he maintains a small private piano studio, plays in the UT Conjunto ensemble, and goes to as many drag shows as he can.

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Applied Instructor at Texas A&M University-Commerce (TAMU-C)

January 1, 2016 - Present

Piano, piano pedagogy, organ, percussion; private lessons; assisted faculty; collaborated with Dr. Luis Sanchez, Libby Vanatta, Dr. Lorie Delosa, Dr. Brian Zator, J.J. Pipitone, and Dr. Ted Hansen; related to composition and theory pedagogy.

Applied Instructor at Southern Methodist University, Meadows School of Music

January 1, 2018 - Present

University teaching experience in music theory, composition, piano and percussion; provided private and group lessons; mentored students; collaborated with Dr. Mark Feezell, Dr. Kevin Hanlon, Dr. Rob Frank, and Dr. Lane Harder.

Assistant Instructor at University of Texas at Austin

January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025

Solo lectures for multiple sections of Aural Skills III and IV (up to 60 students total), to be coordinated with parallel sections in department curriculum. Solo lectures for one Elements of Music section per semester, lesson plans, assessments, and semester curriculum developed by myself.

Adjudicator at Texas Music Teachers Association

April 1, 2023 - Present

Adjudicated student compositions; served as adjudicator for student composition contests; contributed to evaluating and selecting pieces for performance.

Piano and Drum Instructor at Dallas Academy of Music and Performing Arts

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Private and group lessons for piano and drum set; includes marimba and percussion; ensemble coaching.

Applied Instructor at Southern Methodist University (Meadows School of Music)

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020

University teaching experience in piano and percussion; involvement in pedagogy and repertoire.

Private/Group Lesson Instructor (Piano & Drums) at Dallas Academy of Music and Performing Arts

December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2020

Private and group lessons for piano and drum set; coaching and repertoire development.