Common Service Requests
On an annual basis, the College of Music fields hundreds of service requests from around the Metroplex.  Click the links below to view our most common requests.  If you don’t see what you need, there are hundreds of instrumental and vocal combinations available.  For more information, write to us at music.information@unt.edu.

Jazz Performers
These students, part of one of the most respected jazz programs in the world, play a wide variety of styles with a high degree of professionalism.

Jazz Trio
Most common configuration requested: piano, bass, drums
Popular for a wide variety of events in event spaces that may or may not have a piano available; in event spaces without a piano, ensembles typically can provide their own high-quality electronic keyboard; ensemble can be amplified or acoustic (without amplification)

Jazz Quartet
Most common configuration requested: piano, bass, drums, saxophone (or guitar)
Popular for a wide variety of events in event spaces that may or may not have a piano available; in event spaces without a piano, ensembles typically can provide their own high-quality electronic keyboard; ensemble can be amplified or acoustic (without amplification)

Jazz Duo
Most common configuration requested: piano, bass
Popular for a wide variety of events in smaller, more intimate event spaces; event spaces may or may not have a piano available; ensembles typically can provide their own high-quality electronic keyboard; ensemble can be amplified or acoustic (without amplification)

Jazz Vocalist with Ensemble
Most common configuration requested: female vocalist with piano, bass, drums
Popular for gala events and weddings; vocalist and ensemble generally require amplification

Jazz Pianist
Popular for relaxed receptions in event spaces that may or may not have a piano available; performers typically can provide their own high-quality electronic keyboard if needed; repertoire ranges from jazz standards to popular music.

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Classical Performers
Some of the best instrumentalists and vocalists from around the world are just around the corner.  See a list of some of our most commonly requested types of performers.

String Quartet
Most common configuration requested: two violins, viola, cello
Popular for weddings, formal receptions in smaller venues, and as background for formal dinners, and corporate events; ensemble is typically acoustic (without amplification)

Piano Trio
Most common configuration requested: violin, cello, piano
Popular for special events for organizations, gala events, and weddings (a piano--baby grand or larger—is generally required in event space); this ensemble is typically not amplified

Brass Quintet
Most common configuration requested: two trumpets, trombone, horn, tuba
Popular for special events for organizations, gala events, and weddings in medium to large event spaces and outdoors; this ensemble is typically not amplified

Guitar Soloist Popular for relaxed receptions, especially when a limited amount of space is available; amplification is generally needed, and performers typically provide their own amplifier; repertoire ranges from jazz standards and popular music to light classical music.

Vocalist with or without Piano
Popular for a wide variety of events; in most event spaces, classically trained singers generally will not require amplification; however, in very large spaces amplification may be required; vocalists typically have a wide range of repertoire from Broadway show tunes to opera arias; if performing with piano, an event space with an instrument (a piano--baby grand or larger) is preferred, however, lighter repertoire such as Broadway show tunes, can be performed with a high-quality electronic keyboard (typically provided by performers if needed)

Piano Soloist
Popular for relaxed receptions in event spaces that may or may not have a piano available; performers typically can provide their own high-quality electronic keyboard if needed; repertoire ranges from jazz standards and popular music to light classical music

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World Music Ensembles
Music from Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Appalachia, Asia…the musicians in these ensembles cover the globe.

Mariachi Ensemble
Typically consists of violins, trumpets, guitars, vihuela, guitarrón, harp
Popular for weddings, quinceañeras, corporate events, and other formal events

Steel Drum Ensemble
Steel drum bands, a trademark of the Caribbean, are rapidly growing in popularity in the United States. These bands originated in Trinidad where groups participating in Carnival activities played on paint cans and oil barrels, which have tuned areas beaten into their surfaces.  This ensemble is often used for outdoor events or events in large event spaces

African Drumming Ensemble
Our African drummers specialize in the music is of the Ashanti people of the central region and the Ewe-speaking people from the coastal region of Ghana, West Africa and is characterized by its "hot" rhythmic content. The instruments contained in this ensemble are the Gankogui bells, Axaste, and many carved drums including the Kaganu, the Kidi, the Sogo, the Atsimevu, the Atumpan, and the Donno.  This ensemble is used in a variety of event spaces, indoors and outdoors.

Contact us at music.information@unt.edu to explore other ensembles in this category.

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Composers/Arrangers
Completing your magnum opus or next hit song?  Get the help you need.
College of Music composers and arrangers come from diverse backgrounds and have experience creating and arranging works ranging from short pop songs to symphony orchestra scores. When submitting a request, select the Lesson/Project check-box and indicate the type of music (jazz, classical, pop, etc.) and whether you need an arranger or a composer in the Lesson/Project Type field of the online form.

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Private Lesson Instructors
Taking lessons can be a joy for students from 4 to 94.  Explore the list of possibilities.

Most Commonly Requested
Voice (classical or jazz)
Piano (classical or jazz)
Violin
Guitar (classical or jazz)
Drumset
Trumpet (classical or jazz)
Clarinet
Flute

Still More
Oboe
Bassoon
Saxophone (classical or jazz)
Horn
Trombone (classical or jazz)
Euphonium
Tuba
Marimba
Steel Drums
Organ
Harp
Viola
Cello
Double Bass (classical or jazz)

Much, Much More
Baroque instruments
African Drums
Harpsichord
Conducting
Music Theory (great for those planning to study music)
Music History
Composition
Arranging
Orchestration


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