02/21/2026 03:00:58 PMChoral StudiesConducting and EnsemblesFacultyWind Studiesarticle UNT Hosts CBDNA Division Conference The Southwestern Division conference of the College Band Directors National Association includes a series of FREE PUBLIC concerts and presentations. Included in the concert offerings is the Andrew Trachsel conducted consortium premiere of composer Jake Runestad’s, "Vincent's Sky," with text by Vincent van Gogh and Walt Whitman performed by UNT’s Wind Orchestra, University Singers and Concert Choir. Runestad will be present for the performance. See Jake Runestad speak to his composition.