The UNT College of Music joins in celebrating Julie Hohman’s appointment as Director of the UNT Murchison Performing Arts Center.

Cyriel Aerts announced his retirement from the University of North Texas. See the retirement announcement and thank you message from Steven Harlos, Chair of the Division of Keyboard Studies here.

Diana Cooley (Administrative Coordinator for Conducting/Ensembles, Keyboard, and Vocal Studies) received an Academic Excellence Award from UNT for her outstanding work in documenting Institutional Effectiveness (TracDat/Improve). She was recognized specifically for improvements submitted regarding the MM in Conducting Performance Plan. The award was presented to Diana by Provost Michael McPherson.

Giant Boykin is a UNT alumnus, having earned his master's degree in interdisciplinary and jazz studies in Spring 2022. Prior to his master's degree, Giant earned a bachelor's degree in music performance from the University of Texas at Tyler. See more of his story.

Kirsten Soriano is welcomed in her new position as Associate Dean for Operations. Dr. Soriano has more than twenty years of experience in academic and arts administration for organizations, including the Chicago Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, International Contemporary Ensemble, and Ensemble Dal Niente, for which she is the founder and served as Executive Director. During this time, Ensemble Dal Niente produced over one hundred concerts in Chicago and New York and received the Kranichsteiner Stipendium Preise during the 45th Summer Course for New Music in Darmstadt, Germany.