The Journal of Music Teacher Education has published “The Reported Self-Care Practices of Music Educators,” authored by @UNT Assistant Professor of Music Education, Jamey Kelley with Kelsey Nussbaum (PhD ‘21), Michael Crawford (PhD ‘21), Jared Critchfield (PhD ‘21), PhD student Sam Flippin, Alyssa Grey (PhD ‘21) and PhD student Candace Mahaffey. tinyurl.com/UNTself-care

Nikki Velonis (BM ‘03) has joined Classical WRR 101 as a new host at the Dallas/Fort Worth (USA) classical radio station. WRR 101.1 is celebrating its centennial birthday this year.

Noah Myers has received the Alicja and Anna Śmietana award at the 4th International Jarek Śmietana Jazz Guitar Competition, Kraków, Poland. The prize recognizes the best performance of a Jarek Śmietana composition. smietanacompetition.com/en/

In addition to his position at the Juilliard School, professor Flagg (r) with College of Musc Dean John Richmond, serves the New York State Council on the Arts. He lectures frequently on the arts, arts education and diversity, equity and inclusion. He is a trumpeter, educator, consultant, writer and non-profit executive. Read his story here: arts.ny.gov/people/aaron-flagg

“Becoming the Choral Poet” by Professor Emeritus Jerry McCoy, was recently released by publisher GIA Publications Music Education Division. tinyurl.com/choralpoet

Mason Bynes’ “For Rosa” premieres at Alabama Rosa Parks Day. See the full story in Troy Today - tinyurl.com/UNTMason

Alumnus Justin Stanton for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, “Deep: The Baritone Sessions, Vol. 2,” Mark Lettieri. Photo: Estelle Valente.

Alumnus Aaron Lington, arranger for Best Large Jazz Ensemble, “Live at Birdland!,” Count Basie Orchestra.

The 2022 version and 38th edition of Fiske Guide to Colleges includes the University of North Texas College of Music to its list of “Large Universities Strong in Music.” There are 31 universities on this list.

Alumnus Wes Stephenson, for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, “Deep: The Baritone Sessions, Vol. 2,” Mark Lettieri. Photo: Bass Magazine.

Alumnus Frank Greene, lead trumpet, for Best Large Jazz Ensemble, “Live at Birdland!” The Count Basie Orchestra.

Alumnus Shaun Martin for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, “Deep: The Baritone Sessions, Vol. 2,” Mark Lettieri.