“When I was looking at colleges, UNT was one of my top choices. It has one of the strongest music programs, and once I got to know more about the harp professor, Dr. Haefner, I knew that she and the college would help me establish a career as a harpist once I get my degree.” Paulina Delgadillo
Paulina’s words capture the heart of what makes UNT’s harp program exceptional: the power of transformative mentorship. In a competitive field like harp performance, visionary faculty do more than teach — they launch careers.
Dr. Jaymee Haefner exemplifies this impact, positioning students for success through global adjudication, leadership and personal investment. To sustain and grow this legacy, we must remain competitive in recruiting the next generation of harp faculty. Your gift will ensure that UNT continues to attract world-class educators, produce career-ready graduates and host signature events like the Patrick Stanfill and Jeff Gidley Annual Harp Day. The Patrick Stanfill & Jeff Gidley Chair in Harp Studies will propel UNT’s standing as a global leader in harp research through initiatives like the future Center for International Harp Research, already in progress thanks to Dr. Haefner’s visionary efforts.
Where Music Endures | Experiential Based Learning Grounded in real-world learning, the UNT Harp Studies program prepares students not just to perform, but to thrive as professionals. Experiential opportunities like summer camps, competitions and masterclasses create vital touchpoints for both current and prospective students, engaging young musicians early, building a strong pipeline from K–12 to UNT and fostering deep connections to the program. Faculty-led initiatives provide immersive experiences that extend far beyond the classroom, developing confidence and readiness. With sustained investment, UNT is poised to become a leading site for major national events, such as the USA International Harp Competition — a long-standing dream of Dr. Haefner’s. By embedding these high-impact experiences into the core of the student journey, UNT affirms its place as a training ground for the next generation of harpists through global adjudication, leadership and personal investment. To sustain and grow this legacy, UNT must remain competitive in recruiting the next generation of harp faculty. The Patrick Stanfill & Jeff Gidley Endowed Chair of Harp Studies will ensure that UNT continues to attract world-class educators, produce career-ready graduates and host signature events like the Patrick Stanfill and Jeff Gidley Annual Harp Day . It will also propel UNT’s standing as a global leader in harp research through initiatives like the future Center for International Harp Research, already in progress thanks to Dr. Haefner’s visionary efforts.
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