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Texas Music Update - A monthly newsletter from the Texas Music Office, Office of the Governor
NOVEMBER 2022 EDITION
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Edinburg Receives Music Friendly Community Designation [ [link removed] ]
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?Music not only unites us, it also brings joy, reflects different cultures, and is good for the soul,? said Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa. ?Music is also a great economic development tool that improves our communities and enhances our quality of life. I appreciate Governor Abbott?s leadership in promoting music in Texas and congratulate the City of Edinburg for earning the Music Friendly Community designation that will benefit both the businesses and residents in our community.?
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Selma Receives Music Friendly Community Designation? [ [link removed] ]
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?Congratulations to the City of Selma for their recognition as a Music Friendly Community,? said Representative John Lujan. ?This designation will allow Selma to showcase local talent and businesses, while helping further music education. I look forward to seeing all the ways the city utilizes this designation to enhance the music industry and Texas musicians."?
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Music Friendly Community Notes From the Road: October 2022 [ [link removed] ]
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Every month, we will be sharing a recap of Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams? travels throughout the state. Chip manages our Music Friendly Community Program, which includes over 30 cities throughout Texas, and growing every day.
This month, Chip made trips to Harlingen, McAllen, Edinburg, Corsicana, Selma, and Houston, and had the opportunity to meet up with several existing and potential Music Friendly Communities in the region.
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Houston Receives Music Friendly Community Designation [ [link removed] ]
?From Lightnin? Hopkins to Megan Thee Stallion, Houston has a rich history of developing and supporting music and the performing arts,? said Mayor Sylvester Turner. ?Whether it?s performances at our world-renowned Jones Hall, a sold-out stadium during the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, or artists selling mixtapes in barbershops and in neighborhoods, we?re proud to cultivate an environment where musicians can flourish. This certification recognizes our city?s place in music history.??
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Texas Songwriter U Submission Deadline is November 21, 2022 [ [link removed] ]
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*Texas Songwriter U (TxSU) [ [link removed] ]*?is an annual songwriting development program consisting of a songwriting competition, educational workshop and showcase event. Season 8 of?Texas Songwriter U?(TxSU)?opened for?submissions [ [link removed] ]?on September 26, 2022 and the deadline to apply is?*November 21, 2022*.
Founded in 2014, the mission of TxSU serves to identify, develop and support the best adult songwriters in Texas, while improving upon the quality and quantity of professional songwriting across our state.?
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Holidays in Texas Playlist! [ [link removed] ]
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Enjoy our Texas curated Holidays playlist on our Spotify channel!
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Upcoming Events
*November 16-18*
*Mariachi Extravaganza*
San Antonio, TX
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*November 17-20*
*Grand Prairie Live! Featuring Tejano Music*
Grand Prairie, TX
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*November 19*
*Arts & Jazz Fest*
Denison, TX
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*November 29*
*Evenings With the Songwriter?*
Lockhart, TX
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The Texas Music Office (TMO) is a state-funded business promotion office and information clearinghouse for the Texas music industry. The TMO assists more than 15,000 individual clients each year. Under mandate from the Texas Legislature, the office "promotes the development of the music industry in the state by informing members of that industry and the public about the resources available in the state for music production."
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