The Texas Bandmasters Association inducted alumna Kathy K. Johnson (BM ’81, MM ’1) to its Hall of Fame.

Clarinet alumni Olivia Steinman Deems (BM ’14, Honors College) serves the Sarasota Orchestra of Florida as Director of Artistic Operations.

Jessica Rosas Posada (DMA ’21) accepts the position of Assistant Professor of Voice at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales.

Christopher Sharpe (MM ’14, DMA ’19) becomes Visiting Professor of Trombone at Murray State University in Kentucky.

Kendall Prinz (MM ’99) appointed Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.

Kasetsart Winds from Bangkok, Thailand’s Kasetsart University, conducted by alumni Nipat Kanchanahud (MM ’06, DMA ‘15), performs at the Murchison Performing Arts Center.

Chris Williams (BM ’08) begins his role as President and CEO of the American Pianists Association. Board Chair William C. Sando said, “The American Pianists Association has searched for a person with creativity, vision, passion for serving young piano artists and our diverse community, extensive musical leadership experience, and a presence that inspires. We are excited to report that we found all of these traits in Chris Williams.”

The festival selection jury announced the organists taking part in the 32nd St. Albans, United Kingdom, International Organ Competitions. Samuel Gaskin, (MM ’18), along with four others from across the globe, were selected as a competitor in the improvisation category.

UNT clarinetist Brooke Miller (DMA ’22) becomes Assistant Professor of Woodwinds and Music Education at Adams State University in Colorado.

Kaitlin Miller (BM ’21 Honors College) named winner of the American Harp Society (AHS) National Competition Young Professional resulting in her being named AHS Concert Artist through 2025. The competition was held in Los Angeles.