Welcome New Faculty Member Mark Montemayor
Mark Montemayor will be joining the UNT College of Music Division of Music Education as associate professor beginning Fall 2020
Mark Montemayor will be joining the UNT College of Music Division of Music Education as associate professor beginning Fall 2020
Michael League ('02-'06), leader of Snarky Puppy told Bryan Reesman, who interviewed him for the current magazine issue, "I'm just not good at doing things halfway."
Landon Chang placed third in the collegiate solo division at the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) competition.
Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science and UNT College of Music student, Austin Schilling, placed second at the North American Saxophone Alliance.
Mariachi Águilas de UNT, directed by Lizeth Dominguez, performed at Denton ISD’S Nelson Elementary School’s diversity day
All Music Guide’s Favorite Jazz Albums of 2019 includes UNT College of Music assistant professor of jazz piano Dave Meder album titled Passage. "The jazz pianist's engaging debut balances post-bop harmonies with a soulful gospel warmth and contemporary classical sophistication."
Patron Magazine and Lee Cullum wrote a story highlighting North Texas performing arts leaders to include UNT College of Music Dean, John Richmond. See page 60.
“Dueling Fundamentals for Two Trumpets” was published by Mountain Peak Music. The UNT College of Music assistant professor of trumpet says, "The book challenges and engages two trumpeters when practicing fundamentals in a duet format. The book includes exercises dealing with sound production, flexibility, articulation, finger dexterity, and range." The book also places value on collaborative practice.
https://www.mountainpeakmusic.com/dueling-fundamentals-for-two-trumpets/
L-R - Jim Ed Norman ('68-'69); Philip Dizack, assistant professor of jazz trumpet - improvisation; David Mann; Jamie Hovorka (BM '05); Mike Cottone; Mike Boscarino; Alan Baylock (MM '94), director of the One O'Clock Lab Band® and Tom Evans were in rehearsal of the One O'Clock Monday speaking about their vast and diverse industry experience individually and together and performed.