Ongoing series for solo instrument and electronics
First two Prayers commissioned by Golden Hornet Composition Laboratory
- Composer
- Austin, United States
- 4 projects
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.
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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.
- Joined January 2026
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
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Projects · 4
Original compositions for piano, performed by myself
- Composer
- Pianist
Commission for multi-percussion solo and electronics
- Composer
$5,000 Grant Award for original musical setting of a classic drag storytime
- Composer
- Executive Producer
Work experience· 7 roles
Adjudicator · Texas Music Teachers AssociationApr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos
Adjudicated student compositions; served as adjudicator for student composition contests; contributed to evaluating and selecting pieces for performance.
Assistant Instructor · University of Texas at AustinJan 2023 – May 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos
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.
Applied Instructor · Southern Methodist University (Meadows School of Music)Jan 2018 – Dec 2020 · 3 yrs
University teaching experience in piano and percussion; involvement in pedagogy and repertoire.
Applied Instructor · Southern Methodist University, Meadows School of MusicJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos
Piano and Drum Instructor · Dallas Academy of Music and Performing ArtsJan 2017 – Jan 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Private/Group Lesson Instructor (Piano & Drums) · Dallas Academy of Music and Performing ArtsDec 2016 – Dec 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Applied Instructor · Texas A&M University-Commerce (TAMU-C)Jan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 11 mos
Education
Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Piano Pedagogy · Texas A&M University–Commerce2030 – 2016
Master of Music (M.M.) in Composition & Theory Pedagogy · Southern Methodist University (SMU) Meadows School of Music2030 – 2018
Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy · Texas A&M University-Commerce2030 – 2016
Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy · Texas A&M University – Commerce2030 – 2016
Certifications and awards
Adjudicator – Texas Music Teachers Association Student Composition Contest2023
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