UTA Department of Music

🎶 Faculty work happening beyond the classroom.
Dr. Graham Hunt, Theory Area Coordinator and Associate Chair, has a peer‑reviewed chapter featured in Analyzing Mozart’s Operas (Leuven Studies in Musicology).
His research introduces a new way of understanding “aria‑sonata” forms and appears alongside work from scholars at institutions including Yale, the University of Michigan, UC Berkeley, and the Sibelius Academy.

Pack your cowboy boots and mark your calendars!🤠

The next NASA Region 4 conference is headed to The University of Texas at Arlington from April 1st-4th, 2027, hosted by the amazing Dr. Mike Nguyen and the UTA Department of Music. More details regarding proposals will be announced at a later date, so make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook!

🍧🎶 First day of camp: survived.
Kona Ice: deserved 😄

Congratulations to UTA Music Mav alum, Matthew Varnell!!!

🎉 Congratulations to our newest Arlington ISD leaders!

We’re excited to welcome four outstanding educators into new roles across the district.

Jannie Nelson will lead Hill Elementary as principal, bringing 15+ years of experience and a strong commitment to student growth and instructional excellence.

Dr. Kadoria Burgess joins J.B. Little Elementary as principal, offering deep expertise in bilingual education, instructional leadership, and school administration.

Ricki Andrews will serve as principal of Miller Elementary, bringing more than two decades of experience and a passion for supporting students and teachers.

Dr. Matthew Varnell steps into the role of Executive Director of Innovative Programs, backed by nearly 30 years of leadership in fine arts, dual language, and campus administration.

We’re excited for the future under their leadership and the impact they’ll make across Arlington ISD!

Texas Conductors: due to a last-minute cancellation, we have one active spot left! Also, if you’re willing to play in the Orchestra, you can audit for free.

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