At its core, music making is inherently about listening to one another, respecting and discussing differences, sharing leadership and coming together around a common goal, a unified whole the same values that form the bedrock of a well-functioning democracy. To that end, were working continually to refine and flex our offerings, update our applied curriculum, implement ever more diverse programming and repertoire, and nurture intentional inclusivity in everything we do all to expand our students agency and self-determination in meeting and exceeding their aspirations.泭Learn more in the latest edition of our Deans Downbeat.
Photo: Dean John Davis at the annual National Association of Music Executives of State Universities [NAMESU] conference recently: Expanded preparation of our students for the multifaceted world they facewhat I call the universal musicianis a hot topic!泭Left to right: Tayloe Harding, Dean, University of South Carolina School of Music; John Richmond, Dean, UNT College of Music; and our Dean John Davis.