Rob Wilkerson (MM ’00) included on the GRAMMY nominated Dynamic Maximum Tension performed by Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society in the category of Best Large Jazz Ensemble.

Bass Cameron Beauchamp has been nominated in the category of Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance as an ensemble member of Roomful of Teeth for the album Rough Magic.

Dave Pietro (BM ’87) is included on the GRAMMY-nominated Dynamic Maximum Tension performed by Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society in the category of Best Large Jazz Ensemble.

Alumnus Tobe Nwigwe, along with his wife Fat Nwigwe’s song, They Want It, But No, is included on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By which is nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media (Various Artists). He is a rapper, singer, actor and a former linebacker for UNT's Mean Green Football team.

Roomful of Teeth bass-baritone Thann Scoggin (BM ’04, MS ’07) has been nominated in the category of Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance as an ensemble member for the album Rough Magic.

Lecrae (BAAS ʼ02) and Tasha Cobbs Leonard have been nominated for Your Power in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song category.
Also, Lecrae was nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for Church Clothes 4. He studied sociology and electronic media as a UNT student and was influenced by the College of Music – see the connection story at the link below.

Tenor David Portillo (MM’05) received a 2024 Grammy nomination as principal soloist for Corigliano: The Lord Of Cries. Gil Rose was producer and conducted the Boston Modern Orchestra Project and Odyssey Opera Chorus.

The Recording Academy nominated principal soloist, soprano Latonia Moore, in the Best Opera Recording category for Blanchard: Champion. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducted the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the Metropolitan Opera Chorus.

Violist and UNT alumnus Miguel Cantú IV has selected as Executive Director of the Greater Dallas Choral Society for children and youth.

Associate Professor of Trumpet and UNT alumna, Rachel Samayoa (DMA '08), has been elected to the board of directors of the International Trumpet Guild.