Arts in the Metroplex

Located in the vibrant arts community of Denton, Texas, with Dallas and Fort Worth less than an hour away, the University of North Texas is uniquely situated for experiencing and participating in the arts.  The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex grew by 23% from 2000 to 2010 to become the nation’s fourth most populous metropolitan area.  This thriving regional economy supports hundreds of cultural and entertainment organizations and thousands of events each year.

Basketball Band

The North Texas Basketball Band performs for thousands of spectators every spring semester. This group of students serves as ambassadors of spirit and tradition at all home and conference tournament games. In addition to their support of the UNT men’s and women’s basketball teams, the Basketball Band makes numerous appearances at various university functions. The group of 30 members is open to all students by competitive audition held each fall.

Opera

The opera training program at UNT began in 1944 under the leadership of Mary McCormic. It is one of the oldest programs of its kind in the western half of the U.S. It’s illustrious alumni include Patricia Racette, Emilly Pulley, Lauren McNeese, Michael Mayes, Scott Scully, Jesus Garcia, David Portillo to name a few. Alumni Page

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