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Cover of Danzón

Professor Robin Moore Interviewed for "Danzón"

June 19, 2015 | Butler School of Music

Professor of Ethnomusicology Robin Moore, along with co-author Alejandro L. Madrid, was interviewed by the International Association for the Study of Popular Music, U.S. Branch regarding his new book, Danzón: Circum-Caribbean Dialogues in Music and Dance.

Sandy Yamamoto playing violin

Faculty Member Sandy Yamamoto Among Winners of 2014-15 Austin Critics' Table Awards

June 2, 2015 | Austin American-Statesman

Senior Lecturer and Instructor of Violin Sandy Yamamoto was named Best Instrumentalist at the 2014-2015 Austin Critics' Table Awards for her performance of Franck: Sonata in A Major. See the full list of winners here.

Mariachi performer

'El Rey' of Mariachi Music

June 2, 2015 | Austin American-Statesman

In this multimedia piece in the Austin American-Statesman, Director Ezekiel (Zeke) Castro and his MariachiParedes - UT Mariachi Ensemble are profiled.

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New Leadership Named for Longhorn Band

May 11, 2015 | College of Fine Arts News Center

Scott Hanna has been named the new director of the Longhorn Band at The University of Texas at Austin. 

Martha Hilley in Piano Lab

Piano Labs Campaign News

May 11, 2015

Learn about the progress of the Martha Hilley Piano Labs Upgrade Campaign, and learn how you can make a difference.

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Professor David Small Named a "Texas 10"

May 11, 2015 | The Alcalde

Professor David Small was named a "Texas 10" for excellence in teaching, as nominated by UT alumni.

Valentin Guerin plays the Pyro-Trombone

Exchange Student's Pyro-Trombone Featured in The Alcalde

May 11, 2015 | The Alcalde

French exchange student Valentin Guerin's Pyro-Trombone is featured in The Alcalde.

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Professor Robert Duke Named Friar Centennial Teaching Fellow

May 6, 2015 | The Daily Texan

Professor Robert Duke was selected as the recipient of the Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship, awarded to one UT Austin professor annually for excellence in teaching.