Arts and Music
Famed Count Basie Orchestra and Kenny Werner Trio to perform at UNT
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What: The University of North Texas will be treated to musical performances in February from two national acts – the Count Basie Orchestra and the Kenny Werner Trio. Both concerts are sponsored by the Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series.
When: The Count Basie Orchestra will perform at 7:30...
UNT alumni nominated for Grammy Awards
DENTON (UNT), Texas –Nominations for the 61st annual Recording Academy Grammy Awards were announced on Dec. 7. Once again, University of North Texas faculty and alumni are part of projects that have received nominations in seven categories.
Since the 1960s, UNT College of Music alumni, faculty and staff have worked on projects nominated for Grammy Awards as well as Grammy-winning projects. Our One O’Clock Lab Band students, composers and...
Events and experts wrap up the holidays at UNT
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas is tooting it’s horn for the holidays with fun events like TUBACHRISTMAS and experts who can weigh in on seasonal stories.
For interviews or press passes: Contact Monique.Bird@unt.edu or 940-369-7782.
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UNT alumna creates sculpture, pavilion for UNT campus
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DENTON (UNT), Texas - The University of North Texas is now home to a new sculpture inviting visitors to connect with the environment and experience sustainability through art.
College of Visual Arts and Design Department of Studio Art alumna Kirsten Angerbauer was a...
UNT College of Music presents a TUBACHRISTMAS
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UNT College of Music alumna and professor contribute to music at state funeral for former President George H. W. Bush
DENTON (UNT), Texas - University of North Texas College of Music alumna Gunnery Sgt. Sara Sheffield and UNT College of Music Professor of Jazz Studies and Director of the One O’clock Lab Band, Alan Baylock were both part of the music presentation at the state funeral for former President George H. W. Bush in Washington, D.C.
Irish tenor, Ronan Tynan, sang Baylock’s arrangement of “The Lord’s Prayer” at today’s funeral. Baylock arranged the piece...
UNT hosts guest artists from Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture and presents Rhythms of the Arab World as part of a cultural and Arabic language enrichment program
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What: The University of North Texas College of Music; College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences; Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures and Arabic program present “Rhythms of the Arab World,” a concert that culminates a larger project...
UNT College of Music hosts International Festival of Czech Music celebrating the centennial anniversary of the foundation of Czechoslovakia
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What: The University of North Texas College of Music hosts the third International Festival of Czech Music. The program includes an academic conference, concerts, multimedia performances and lectures open to the public. For a full list of events visit https://czech.music.unt.edu
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UNT College of Music releases an original arrangement and music video honoring Mahatma Gandhi
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DENTON (UNT), Texas - At the request of the Consul General of India in Houston, TX, the University of North Texas College of Music has produced and released an original arrangement and music video to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth.
“Gandhi has influenced and inspired the world through his example of peace and nonviolence,” said UNT President Neal Smatresk. “This has been a...
UNT College of Music presents the delightful Czech opera, “The Cunning Little Vixen”
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What: The University of North Texas College of Music presents the Czech opera “The Cunning Little Vixen” performed in English with the UNT Symphony Orchestra.
When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 9, & 10 (Thursday, Friday & Saturday), 3:00 p.m. Nov. 11 (Sunday), with an additional performance at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 (Saturday) for the UNT...