In this episode, we talk to Rachel Spencer, a D.M.A. student in jazz trumpet performance, about the upcoming tour of Japan. Rachel not only discusses the tour, but also shares insights into what jazz music education looks like in the United States, particularly in K–12 schools. She reflects on her experience teaching jazz at the middle school, high school, and now university level, and explains why jazz education is fundamental to developing lifelong musicians.

Greg Cavazos has been appointed as the new assistant professor of practice and director of the Mariachi Paredes at the Butler School of Music, effective fall 2024

Karla Leal speaks with associate professor of trumpet Caleb Hudson about what the future holds for Texas-based musicians and his new album, Nothing Less.

The UT Trumpet Ensemble made it to the finals of the National Trumpet Competition in Denver, Colorado and placed second in the Maller Trumpet Large Ensemble Division.