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Office HoursHave you ever been scared to visit during your professor's office hours. Author: Texas State University
Have you ever been scared to visit during your professor's office hours? Did you find it helpful after you did? This is a weekly podcast that brings one TXST student and one TXST professor together for Office Hours. The twist the student isn't in that professor's program. Learn along with our student host through a casual chat about why the professor chose to teach, what they're passionate about, and the best advice they have for our Texas State University students. Part of the TXST Podcast Network: https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Meet Richard Hall: Composition, Collaboration, and Creativity
Episode 5
Thursday, 11 December, 2025
In this episode of Office Hours, Professor Richard Hall, composer, educator, and director of the Texas State Mysterium for New Music Ensemble, shares how a winding path from West Texas to the School of Music shaped his creative voice. He reflects on early influences, the teachers who helped him discover composition, and why collaboration with dancers, filmmakers, and even his own children brings new energy to his work.Hall also dives into the joys and challenges of composing, the experimental spirit of Mysterium, and the surprising places music has taken him, from video game festivals to cricket inspired performances. His story offers a thoughtful look at artistic growth, mentorship, and embracing the unexpected.Explore more episodes from the TXST Podcast Network: https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html
