Spotlight: University of North Texas Baroque Ensemble
The University of North Texas Baroque Ensemble consists of 15-20 members who specialize in motets and madrigals and other early literature for small groups. They perform on such instruments as the theorbo, a lute-like instrument; dulcian, an early bassoon; sackbut, an early trombone; Spanish cross-strung harp; viola da gamba; cornetto; recorder; harpsichord; baroque violin; and baroque cello. Participation is determined by audition and includes UNT faculty, graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in several degree programs in the College of Music. The Baroque Ensemble has been invited to perform at the biennial international "Missiones de Chiquitos" festival in Bolivia, making it the only student-based group from the United States to perform at the festival since it began in 1996. The festival takes place in historic Jesuit missions in Bolivia. The Baroque Ensemble also will perform at the Instituto Peruano Norteamericano in Cusco, Peru which honors the musical heritage of several churches founded in the 17th century by the Jesuits.
Student Spotlight: María José Romero Ramos
The winner of the prestigious Presser Scholar award is María José Romero Ramos, a junior in the College of Music majoring in violin performance.
Alumni Spotlight
Paul Loomis graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor of music education in 1979. Following his graduation, Loomis composed advertising jingles for a small production company at an ad agency, eventually opening his own company in his back bedroom.
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