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.

Norah Jones for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, "'Til We Meet Again."

The Hollywood Reporter has included the University of North Texas College of Music to its list of Top 20 Music Schools. Coming in at number 19, be sure to see the ranking details on page 78 at tinyurl.com/THRUNT

Conducted by Daniel Cook, the University of North Texas Wind Ensemble has been named the first-place winner of the American Prize in Band/Wind Ensemble Performance in the large collegiate ensemble division.

https://tinyurl.com/WindAward