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UNT Symphony Orchestra's March 11 concert features College of Music Concerto Competition winners
What: The UNT Symphony Orchestra performs in concert with the fall 2014 College of Music Concerto Competition winners. UNT Symphony Orchestra conductor David Itkin will direct the orchestra along with six graduate student conductors.
When: 8 p.m. March 11 (Wednesday)
Where: Winspear Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Denton. The concert will also be streamed online.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, non-UNT students,...
Citigroup whistleblower talks ethics at UNT speaker series
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Citigroup whistleblower Richard Bowen – who is known for repeatedly warning the bank about risky behavior and the potential for losses due to fraudulent mortgage lending practices – will talk about ethical leadership in the UNT College of Business Distinguished Speaker Series.
Bowen's lecture will be at 10 a.m. March 6 (Friday) in Room 80 of the Business Leadership Building, located at...
Debut recitals of UNT vocal faculty display Grammy-winning and internationally renowned talent
What: Two critically acclaimed vocalists at the University of North Texas College of Music are among the faculty who will perform in upcoming recitals.
When/Where: Soprano Molly Fillmore performs March 7 (Saturday). Tenor William Joyner performs March 28 (Saturday).
Both recitals will be held at 3:30 p.m. in Voertman Hall, which is located inside the Music Building at 415 Ave C. in Denton.
Cost: Free.
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- In their debu...
New UNT University Union will offer expanded, diverse dining options
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Texas students will find a large and diverse range of food options in the new University Union, scheduled to open in Fall 2015.
Commercial vendors in the Union operated by UNT Dining Services will include a Fuzzy's Taco Shop, Jamba Juice, Which Wich,...
Ta-Nehisi Coates to speak at UNT March 12
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Author, editor and educator Ta-Nehisi Coates will speak March 12 (Thursday) as part of the University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series.
Coates will discuss millennials and social justice, and his speech begins at 8 p.m. March 12 in UNT's Auditorium Building, at 1401 W. Hickory St. Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased online.
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The Dangers of Guyland: Michael Kimmel visits UNT March 10
What: Michael Kimmel presents "Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men," as part of Women's History Month at the University of North Texas. The lecture is sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies program at UNT.
When: 7 p.m. March 10 (Tuesday)
Where: Ballroom of UNT's Gateway Center, 801 North Texas Blvd
Cost:...
UNT Opera presents the Tales of Hoffmann, a story of fantastic adventure and troubled love
What: UNT Opera presents Les contes d'Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann) which chronicles the eccentric complications that prevent the poet Hoffmann from finding a woman to love. Guest directed by John de los Santos, conducted by UNT Opera Music Director Stephen Dubberly, and featuring tenor and Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice William Joyner.
When: 8 p.m. Feb. 27 and March 6 (Fridays); 3 p.m. March 1 and 8 (Sundays). There will be an "In The Know" lecture 45 minutes prior to each performance. The lecture, presented by Dubberly, will offer...
Art and music come together for Thursday Night Music Series at UNT on the Square
What: Thursday Night Music Series at UNT on the Square, presented by the University of North Texas Institute for the Advancement of the Arts and the UNT College of Music
When: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (with intermission) every Thursday night during March and April (March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., on Denton's historic court...
Early music gems revived at UNT concerts
What/When: Two performances of early instrumental and vocal works from historically significant centers of musical activity will feature the UNT Baroque Orchestra and the Collegium Singers. Drawing from UNT’s collection of more than 250 period instruments, the programs will present historically informed performances of pieces composed centuries ago.
“Music at the Habsburg Court” takes place at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 (Friday). “London, a Musical Center” takes place at 8 p.m. April 24 (Friday).
Where: Winspear Ha...
UNT Wind Symphony welcomes acclaimed bassist, author to February concert
What: UNT’s Wind Symphony, conducted by Eugene Migliaro Corporon, performs with guest artist Barry Green, double bass. The program also includes guest artist and UNT alumna Jennifer Ciobanu, soprano.
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 (Thursday)
Where: Winspear Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Denton. The concert will also be streamed online at http://UNTmusiclive.com.
Tickets: $10 for adult; $8 for senior citizens, non-UNT studen...