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Benefit concert in memory of accomplished UNT student pianist to raise scholarship funds
DENTON (UNT), Texas - The University of North Texas College of Music is presenting a benefit concert in memory of Reuben Allred, an accomplished piano student who died unexpectedly in April 2017.
Allred was working on his doctorate of musical arts in piano performance and earned a graduate artist certificate at UNT. He was assistant chorus master of the Dallas Opera and served as artist-in-residence and guest lecturer at universities around the world.
“Mr. Allred was a highly respected and sought-after collaborator, accompanying 25 to 30 concerts each year,” said Regents Profess...
Children, families will find lots to enjoy – and relate to – in the musical “Imagine,” presented by UNT March 8-10
What: “Imagine,” a children’s musical presented by the University of North Texas’ Department of Dance and Theatre, about a child and his imaginary friend, T-Rex.
When: 7:30 p.m. March 8-9 (Thursday-Friday), 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 10 (Saturday)
Where: Studio Theater, Radio Television Film and Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle, Denton, Texas.
Cost: Tickets cost $7.50 for students, UNT faculty/staff and senior citizen...
UNT jazz professor takes talents to New York to perform with big names at internationally lauded club
DENTON (UNT), Texas - It’s always exciting to get the band back together, but especially so for Davy Mooney, assistant professor of jazz guitar at the University of North Texas, who’s bringing his Hope of Home band together for a rare New York appearance. The band, which consists of some of the biggest names in jazz – Brian Blade, drummer for musicians ranging from Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, to UNT alumna Norah Jones; Jon Cowherd, pianist and composer who’s worked with the likes of Rosanna Cash, Cassandra Wilson and Iggy Pop; John Ellis, saxophonist and composer who has played with artist...
Gospel Meets Jazz concert at UNT celebrates Black History
What: Gospel Meets Jazz conducted by Brad Leali.
When: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11 (Sunday).
Where: Paul Voertman Concert Hall, 415 S. Ave. C in Denton.
Cost: Free.
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DENTON (UNT), Texas – Brad Leali, College of Music jazz...
UNT beats defending champs to win at major logistics and transportation event
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A team of University of North Texas logistics and supply chain management students won the top prize at Operation Stimulus, a prestigious and highly-competitive collegiate logistics student case study competition.
Seniors Carlos Castro, Chelsea Jones and Woodrow Weaver and junior Joshua Intondi beat 19 other teams from nationally and internationally ranked logistics programs – including last year’s winner, Dalhousie University – during the contest earlier this month. Juniors Pritti Gill and Kristopher Henny also at...
Jane Goodall to speak as part of UNT’S Distinguished Lecture Series
What: University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series presents Jane Goodall, acclaimed environmental and animal conservationist.
When: 7 p.m. April 9 (Monday)
Where: UNT Coliseum, 600 Ave. D
Cost: Free to UNT students; $5 for a student guest (one allowed); $10 for faculty, staff and alumni; and $20 for general admission. Tickets are available at 8 a.m. Feb. 12 for students and at 8 a.m. Feb. 1...
Student director adds unique twist to UNT’s production of “Flowers for Algernon”
What: “Flowers for Algernon,” a play presented by the University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre, about a man who is mentally challenged and undergoes an experimental surgery designed to boost his intelligence.
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 23 and 24 (Thursday-Saturday).
Where: Room 127 in RTFP Building, 1179 Union Circle in Denton.
Tickets: Audience members can purchase tickets at the box offi...
UNT spring enrollment shows increased interest in high-quality, convenient education
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Spring enrollment at the University of North Texas is holding steady with 35,465 students taking classes at the most comprehensive university in the North Texas region.
Enrollment in online classes at UNT this spring is the highest it’s been during a spring semester – up 16.6 percent – from 13,738 students enrolled in 377 courses last spring to 16,013 students enrolled in 411 courses this spring. In addition, enrollment at the New College in Frisco increased 72 percent from 526 students last spring to 905 students this spring.
“The increases in UNT’s online...
UNT hosts national student electronic music festival
DENTON (UNT), Texas - The seventh annual National Student Electronic Music Event is coming to the University of North Texas College of Music. There have been 157 submissions for the festival, including works for fixed media (stereo and multichannel), instruments + electronics, audiovisual works, actor + electronics and one sound installation for robotic performers.
What: The 7th annual National Student Electronic Music Festiva...
Poet Ruth Ellen Kocher, Booker Award-winning writer Paul Beatty to visit UNT
DENTON (UNT), Texas - A prolific poet and an award-winning novelist will visit the University of North Texas this spring.
Poet Ruth Ellen Kocher and Booker Prize-winning novelist Paul Beatty will speak at UNT as part of the Visiting Writers Series. The event is sponsored by the Department of English.
Ruth Ellen Kocher: February 27 (Tuesday)