UNT College of Music | About Us

For General Information contact David Pierce:

Phone 940-565-4092
Fax 940-565-2002

Attn: David Pierce
UNT College of Music
PO Box 311367
Denton, TX 76203-1367

Center for Contemporary Studies in Music Education

Kodaly Certification Training Levels I,II,III: Jun 28–Jul 16; Instructor(s): Kathy Kuddes, David Gadberry, Karen Gentry, Lenke Igo, Cecile Johnson, Tiffany Sullivan, Kendall Allen and Phyllis King; Download the registration form here.
Making Music in West Africa: Jun 14–Jul 1; Instructor(s): Steve Friedson
Orff Schulwerk Level 1: Aug 3–Aug 14; Instructor(s): Julie Scott, Michael Chandler and Darla Meek

Conducting

Conductors Collegium: Jun 15–Jun 26; Instructor(s): Eugene Corporon

Double Bass

22nd Annual Bradetich Double Bass Master Class: Jun 15–Jun 19; Instructor(s): Jeff Bradetich; For advanced high school and college aged bass students. Five days of intense musical training including technique, orchestral and solo playing, and bass ensembles.
5th Annual Elite Soloists Program: Jun 1–Jun 5; Instructor(s): Jeff Bradetich; The Elite Soloists Program will accept only 5 students by audition to study with Jeff Bradetich. Daily lessons and solo classes will be held in a highly individualized program. To qualify, students must have a number of solo works ready for study and performance. Last year’s class included participants from major orchestras and young professionals. To apply, send a CD or tape of two different solo works to Jeff Bradetich, 1155 Union Circle #311367, Denton, TX 76203 by April, 21, 2009.
9th Annual Beginners and Intermediate Bass Camp: Jun 17–Jun 19; Instructor(s): Jeff Bradetich, Jack Unzicker, Jessica Gilliam Valls; For any aged beginner or intermediate player. Lots of playing and lots of fun with the opportunity to work with Mr. Bradetich, Mr. Seaton, and some of the top teachers of young bassists.
9th Annual Lynn Seaton Jazz Double Bass Workshop: Jun 15–Jun 19; Instructor(s): Lynn Seaton; For dedicated jazz bass players working on upright technique, developing walking bass lines, small group performance, theory and history. The Seaton Workshop is open to advanced high school, college, serious amateur, and professional bassists.

Flute

Flute! High School Master Class: Jun 17–Jun 21; Instructor(s): Mary Karen Clardy
Flute Rep Class: Jun 26–Jun 28; Instructor(s): Mary Karen Clardy
Flute! Fundamentals: Jun 8–Jun 12; Instructor(s): Mary Karen Clardy

Jazz

9th Annual Lynn Seaton Jazz Double Bass Workshop: Jun 15–Jun 19; Instructor(s): Lynn Seaton; For dedicated jazz bass players working on upright technique, developing walking bass lines, small group performance, theory and history. The Seaton Workshop is open to advanced high school, college, serious amateur, and professional bassists.
Jazz Combo Camp: Jul 12–Jul 17; Instructor(s): Mike Steinel
Jazz Saxophone, Trumpet and Trombone Workshop: Jul 6–Jul 11; Instructor(s): Mike Steinel, Jay Saunders, Rodney Booth, Tony Baker and Steve Wiest
Vocal Jazz Workshop: Jun 21–Jun 26; Instructor(s): Paris Rutherford, Rosana Eckert, Gary Eckert, Michelle Weir, Jennifer Shelton Barnes and Hildegunn Gjedrem

Marching Band

Drum Major Camp

Jun 25–Jun 28

Instructor(s): Nick Williams

Nicholas Williams, Director of the UNT Green Brigade, in conjunction with leadership consulting firm SASI, will host the annual Drum Major and Leadership camp at UNT. Current and future drum majors and student leaders will receive instruction from Nicholas Williams and the SASI staff.

The camp includes: Contemporary Conducting Preparation - curriculum created by Nicholas Williams and presented in small and large group settings - Modern Marching Instruction - as taught by the country's best high school and college marching bands and top ten DCI Drum and Bugle Corps - Effective Leadership Training - as presented to many outstanding performing groups and Fortune 500 companies

Who may attend: Current drum majors, future drum majors, student leaders, and potential student leaders are invited to attend!

2009 fees: Resident Tuition is $425.00 per participant and includes tuition and all room and board expenses. Commuter Tuition is $275.00 per participant and includes tuition and meal service.

For an application, go to www.studentsleading.org

Conducting Instruction

Participants will receive conducting training from Nicholas Williams (Assistant Director of Wind Studies at the University of North Texas) and Amanda Drinkwater (Director of Bands at Marcus High School). The SASI conducting curriculum is a fresh, modern approach to marching band.

Marching Instruction

Participants will receive innovative, corps style marching training from Jeremy Spicer , Associate Director of Bands and Director of the Marching Band at Cedar Park High School.

Leadership Development

Participants will receive leadership training from Ron Morrison, SASI, CEO and Director of Fine Arts for Pearland ISD. The SASI leadership & empowerment curriculum is a fresh, modern approach to leadership.

Percussion

Marimba Workshop: Jun 22–Jun 26; Instructor(s): Mark Ford
UNT Marching Percussion Camp: Jun 15–Jun 18; Instructor(s): Coordinated by Mark Ford