Center for the Arts

The Center for the Arts houses the Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Music, Theater, and Art Departments. The building underwent extensive renovations in 1999, and includes the Warren Theatre, a 280 seat auditorium with continental-style seating. It is an excellent venue for chamber ensemble performances, student recitals, workshops, and guest artist appearances. The hall was renovated in Spring 2005 and features a 32-channel mixer, Pro Tools recording setup, and a multi channel sound system. The building also has two large Rehearsal Halls equipped with audio cabinets that include a Tascam CD burner, a Crown amplifier and an AKG stereo microphone. The audio cabinets are designed to facilitate uncomplicated operation and are open for student use. Also housed in the Center for the Arts is an Electric Keyboard Lab equipped with a 20 station Roland network, and a Music Technology Lab with 8 Win-tel and 3 Macintosh computers that are equipped with sequencing, notation, and drill writing software. The lab serves as a center for theory, aural training, composition, and orchestration students.

Performing Arts Center

Opened in April 2005, the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi serves as the primary performance site for the University's many ensembles, and is home to The Gloria and Robert R. Furgason Bravo! Series for the Performing Arts produced by the university and featuring internationally known performers. This stunning 18 million dollar academic building overlooks beautiful Corpus Christi Bay and also serves as the principal performance venue for the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra.

This world class, acoustically superb concert hall is a jewel of cultural arts and entertainment in South Texas and features a 1500-seat European-style concert hall with state-of-art acoustics, and a striking 50-foot glass-walled lobby that faces Ocean Drive offering a beautiful 360-degree view of Corpus Christi Bay and the downtown skyline.

The Performing Arts Center also houses a state-of-the-art Recording Studio with an adjoining Recording Technology Lab. This lab has 18 Win-tel computers each equipped with ProTools LE, Sonar 4, Finale, and a midi-keyboard. The studio is equipped with a wide assortment of microphones including Neumann, BLUE, AKG and TDK. The lab serves as a center for all music technology and music business courses. The recording studio is an open source for all music students.