Where Music Begins: Championing Music Education Returning to school was a deeply personal decision, driven by your enduring passion for teaching and a desire to grow both as an educator and a musician. You sought deeper understanding, meaningful connection and the mentorship of pedagogical leaders who helped shape your journey. Your professors recognized something exceptional in you — so much that the faculty wanted you to pursue a terminal degree. Your time at UNT was not just an academic pursuit; it was a pivotal step on a path that would ultimately impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of students through your career as a fine arts administrator. Your love for early elementary music education — and your belief in the power of that foundational stage — has always been clear. Your estate gift to the College of Music will ensure that foundation remains strong and creates pathways to careers in music education that are free from financial barriers. Where Music Endures: Experiential Based Learning
The Division of Music Education proudly continues to offer transformative study abroad experiences in Austria and Hungary. Through immersive learning at the renowned Kodály Pedagogical Institute and the Orff Institute, students gain unparalleled insight into two of the world’s most influential approaches to music education. However, for many, the cost of international travel remains a significant barrier. By providing financial assistance and scholarships, we can ensure that all aspiring music educators have access to these life-changing opportunities, regardless of their financial circumstances.
“It was the single most emotional,
spiritual and musical trip I have ever been on, and it was the best and most challenging class I’ve
ever taken.” Music Education Student
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