Resident Pianist Flor de la Garza

El Paso native pianist Flor de la Garza holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance from the University of Texas at El Paso, and a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance with an emphasis in Collaborative Piano from the New Mexico State University.

De la Garza’s credits include assistant music director and pianist for UTEP Opera and for the Doña Ana Lyric Opera in collaboration with NMSU. She has also produced and directed the music of her own company’s staged works that have included Zarzuelas, Pastorelas, as well as varied themed recitals.

De la Garza currently serves as an independent collaborative pianist for a variety of educational and cultural events including degree recitals at the undergraduate and graduate level for vocalists and instrumentalists, and as Resident Pianist for El Paso Opera. She is also music director at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and adjunct faculty at the University of Texas at El Paso Music Department.