Where Music Advances | Creating Opportunities True to its legacy of excellence, the UNT harp studies program offers students the chance to showcase their talents on national and international stages — experiences that launch careers and raise the program’s profile. Dedicated funding will enable students to travel to major competitions and festivals, participate in UNT’s acclaimed harp ensemble, Harp Beats, and gain critical résumé-building experiences. These activities not only elevate the students’ careers but also promote UNT’s reputation globally. Recent successes, such as current students advancing as finalists in the American Harp Society Competition, reflect the caliber of training and the potential of each investment. Strategic marketing efforts, presence at international congresses and visibility in major harp publications are essential tools that enable UNT to compete with top-tier programs like the Cleveland Institute of Music, Eastman and FSU. These opportunities position students for professional success while ensuring the continued advancement of the program itself. Where Music Nourishes | An Environment of Belonging A thriving music program is built not only on talent and vision, but also on a deeply supportive environment — one where students feel seen, heard and valued. At UNT, that environment is nurtured through flexibility, care and access to essential resources. Funding allows the harp professor to address the evolving needs of students and the program, whether it be travel, programming, outreach or simply replacing a harp string. With instruments seeing up to 20 hours of use per day, maintenance and replacement are not luxuries, but necessities. Your support also affirms a culture where faculty do not have to shoulder these burdens alone — a culture that honors the shared responsibility of excellence. A Note of Sincere Thanks Patrick and Jeff, we are deeply grateful that you would consider a gift of this significance to the University of North Texas College of Music. Your generosity will provide students with the tools and support they need to flourish, not only as artists, but also as empowered members of a creative, inclusive community. We would be honored to help you build a giving plan that meets your financial and philanthropic goals, while ensuring that your vision is realized in a way that is personal, lasting and inspiring. Your legacy will resonate in every rehearsal, every performance and every dream pursued by the harpists who follow in your footsteps. Cherése Bassett-Sowell John W. Richmond Executive Director of Development Dean 940-565-2243 Professor of Music Education cherese.bassett@unt.edu john.richmond@unt.edu
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