Rosana Eckert, principle lecturer of vocal jazz, served as the guest conductor for the 2020 Idaho All State Jazz Choir which performed at the Idaho MEA convention in Nampa.

UNT's Chinese Ensemble recently visited St. Mark's School of Texas in Dallas showcasing the music and instruments of China. https://mhte.music.unt.edu/home

Terri Lyne Carrington - drummer, producer, educator and activist performed February 13, 2020. Photo: John Watson

See what some of our students, faculty and alumni have been up to during the last year

Along with student soloists Caleb Belonga, Miles Roth and Mary Maule, three University of North Texas Trumpet Studio ensembles are advancing to the National Trumpet Competition quarter finals in March.

http://www.nationaltrumpetcomp.org/

Austin Ford has been selected as one of ten national semifinalists of the jazz division for the 2020 National Trumpet Competition taking place in March at Messiah College in Pennsylvania (USA) where the winner will also be announced.

http://www.nationaltrumpetcomp.org

Drew Zaremba (MM '15, BM '13) will write new works to be premiered by New York Youth Symphony Jazz under Director Andy Clausen in three concerts at Jazz at Lincoln Center Dizzy’s Club and another jazz venue to be announced.

See pages 4 and 5 for the double page spread in the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards program book as we continue to celebrate 10-time Emmy Award winner Bruce Broughton's gift to the University of North Texas.