The College of Music at the University of North Texas is the largest public-university music program in the United States. With more than 1,500 students, UNT provides many options for an individual or group to fit your musical needs whether they be for events (weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, private parties, quinceañeras, restaurant entertainment, corporate meetings, religious services), individual lessons, or the help of an arranger/composer to complete a personal music project.

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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.

Jazz Performers  Classical Performers  Global Music Ensembles  Composers/Arrangers  Private Lesson Instructors

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.

Private Lesson Instructors

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

Most Common Lesson Types Requested
Voice (classical or jazz)
Piano (classical or jazz)
Violin
Guitar (classical or jazz)
Drumset
Trumpet (classical or jazz)
Clarinet
Flute
Additional Lesson Types 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 & Music History
Composition
Arranging & Orchestration

Additional Details

  • Once you've completed the online request form, your information will be forwarded to our staff and faculty to help find the right UNT student musician for you.
  • Costs for services are negotiated directly between the client and student. Student musicians are typically paid at market rates.
  • Please note that we do not have student instrumentalists for the following: banjo, accordion, ukulele, bagpipes and mandolin.

Disclaimers

  • The College of Music does not guarantee that students will be available for your particular event or preferred lesson schedule.
  • Although the college expects students to uphold the highest professional and performance standards, it is not responsible for student misconduct. This includes cancellations, no-shows, etc.
  • While the college strives to facilitate client needs to the best of our ability, please understand that our music students are only available to perform or to teach lessons and should not be asked or paid to perform tasks that are not directly related to teaching or performing music.

Questions? For further assistance, please call the College of Music office at 940-565-2791 or email us at music.information@unt.edu.

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