“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, we’re 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.”Learn more in the latest edition of our Dean’s 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 face—what I call the universal musician—is a hot topic!”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.