The College of Music fields hundreds of service requests from around the DFW metroplex on an annual basis. Below is a list of our most common requests. There are hundreds of instrumental and vocal combinations available. If you don’t see what you need, or for more information, contact 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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.

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 below.

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

Global 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 and 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, both indoors and outdoors.

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 via our online form, select the Lesson/Project checkbox, indicate the type of music (jazz, classical, pop, etc.) and whether you need an arranger or a composer in the Lesson/Project Type field.

Private Lesson Instructors

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

Most commonly requested types of lessons:
  • Voice (classical or jazz)
  • Piano (classical or jazz)
  • Violin
  • Guitar (classical or jazz)
  • Drumset
  • Trumpet (classical or jazz)
  • Clarinet
  • Flute
Other types of lessons available:
  • 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)
  • Baroque instruments
  • African Drums
  • Harpsichord
  • Conducting
  • Music Theory (great for those planning to study music)
  • Music History
  • Composition
  • Arranging
  • Orchestration

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