“Becoming the Choral Poet” by Professor Emeritus Jerry McCoy, was recently released by publisher GIA Publications Music Education Division. tinyurl.com/choralpoet

Emily Pulley (MM ’95), soprano, creates the role of Pulitzer Prize winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings as Opera Orlando premieres its commissioned new work, The Secret River.

Mason Bynes’ “For Rosa” premieres at Alabama Rosa Parks Day. See the full story in Troy Today - tinyurl.com/UNTMason

The Somerset, England 1,100 year old Wells Cathedral has appointed Natalie Manning (BM ’16) as its first ever female vicar choral. tinyurl.com/UNTManning

Alumnus Justin Stanton for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, “Deep: The Baritone Sessions, Vol. 2,” Mark Lettieri. Photo: Estelle Valente.

Alumnus Eric J. Morones, for Best Children’s Music Album, “Crayon Kids,” the Family Jam Band.

Alumnus Aaron Lington, arranger for Best Large Jazz Ensemble, “Live at Birdland!,” Count Basie Orchestra.

Alumnus Gary Eckert, for Best Instrumental Composition, “Eberhard” by Lyle Mays.

The 2022 version and 38th edition of Fiske Guide to Colleges includes the University of North Texas College of Music to its list of “Large Universities Strong in Music.” There are 31 universities on this list.

Alumnus Daniel Foose, bass, for Album of the Year, Best Traditional Pop Album and Best Engineered Album Non-Classical; “Love for Sale,” Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga AND for Record of the Year, Best Pop/Duo Performance, Best Music Video, “I Get a Kick Out of You,” Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga.