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The School of Music brings a focused commitment to excellence and the artistic and intellectual preparation of music students, providing a high level of professional training that is relevant to musicians pursuing musical careers in the 21st Century. The University of North Florida School of Music brings a focused commitment to excellence and the artistic and intellectual preparation of students for the diverse and challenging world in which we live. It aims to provide a high level of professional musical training as well as a sense of relevance regarding the value of music to our society through an active, pluralistic musical environment encompassing western European traditional art music through contemporary music including world music and jazz.

Congratulations to our UNF music education faculty, alumni, and undergraduate and graduate students on their 17 accepted...
10/08/2026

Congratulations to our UNF music education faculty, alumni, and undergraduate and graduate students on their 17 accepted research poster proposals for the 2027 FMEA Conference!
 
This is the largest number of accepted research proposals in UNF history, and UNF will be represented by one of the largest groups of presenters at the conference. This marks the fifth year UNF has been among the largest presenter groups!
 
All proposals were blind peer-reviewed by FMEA research committee members, including Dr. Groulx and professors from other universities. We’re proud of our students, alumni, and faculty for contributing to music education research and look forward to seeing their work represented at FMEA!
 
Swipe through to meet our researchers, and see the full titles of their accepted proposals.

📍 Tampa Convention Center
📅 Friday, January 15, 2027
🕛 12–1 p.m. | Research Poster Session



Graduate students

✨Alfrey, Grace (Study 1): Music Performance Anxiety Among Musicians: The Role of Propranolol and Other Treatment Approaches 
✨Alfrey, Grace (Study 2): Music Educator Burnout
✨Haripersad, Jordan: The Influence of Culture and Language on Emotional perception in Music: A Cross-Culture Examination of Tonal and Non-Tonal Language in Musical Emotion
✨Cordeiro, Alexis: The Effects of Music and Natural Soundscapes on Indicators of Stress: A Review of Literature 
✨Green, Issac: Navigating the Gaps: How Secondary Band Directors Address Differences in Student Preparedness
✨King, Joshua: An Examination of Psychological Processes and Outcomes of Musical Improvisation and Their Implications for Education
✨Obenza, Elsa: “It’s Not a Phase, Mom!” -Music as a Social Identity Resource Across Adolescence: A Literature Review
✨Winslow, Holden: Can Music Be Prescribed?

Undergraduate students

✨Aguirre, Kevin:  Before Lowell Mason: Mexico’s Overlooked Place in the History of Music Education in the Americas
✨Beaver, Christina:  From the First Note: Preventing Playing-Related Injury Through K-12 Music Education and Teacher Practices
✨Cangialosi, Philip: Interleaving and Blocking: The Differences and Impacts on Secondary Music Education
✨Figue

Mark your calendars for a night of incredible jazz! 🎺✨The 39th Annual American Jazz Series brings together guest artist ...
10/08/2026

Mark your calendars for a night of incredible jazz! 🎺✨

The 39th Annual American Jazz Series brings together guest artist Terell Stafford, Douglas Anderson Jazz Ensemble 1, and UNF Jazz Ensemble 1 for an evening filled with energy, artistry, and unforgettable music.

📍 Lazzara Performance Hall
📅 October 22 | 7:30 PM

Free and open to the public.
RSVP here:
https://gift.unf.edu/event/39th-annual-great-american-jazz-series-presents-trumpeter-terell-stafford-with-unf-jazz-ensemble-1-and-douglas-anderson-school-of-the-arts-jazz-ensemble-1/e827381

Raise your voice and celebrate the start of a new season of music. The Fall Choral Showcase is just around the corner, f...
10/07/2026

Raise your voice and celebrate the start of a new season of music.
The Fall Choral Showcase is just around the corner, featuring performances by UNF School of Music choral ensembles. From soaring harmonies to powerful musical storytelling, this concert is the perfect way to experience the artistry of our student singers.
Free and open to the public.

RSVP here:
https://gift.unf.edu/event/fall-choral-showcase/e826982

📍 UNF Recital Hall, Building 45, Room 1200
📅 October 17 at 4 p.m.

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An unforgettable night of jazz at Lazzara Performance Hall! 🎷✨We kicked off the 39th Annual Great American Jazz Series w...
10/07/2026

An unforgettable night of jazz at Lazzara Performance Hall! 🎷✨

We kicked off the 39th Annual Great American Jazz Series with the UNF Jazz Faculty Scholarship Concert, featuring our incredible faculty and special guests UNF Combo 1.

Our faculty took the stage together: Dr. Clarence Hines, J.B. Scott, Lynne Arriale, Todd DelGiudice, and Dennis Marks, joined by three of our newest faculty members, James Hogan, Lisa Kelly, and John Lumpkin Jr. The students of UNF Combo 1, directed by Lynne Arriale, showed us the future of jazz: Nic Caballero, Jayden Titus, RJ Clines, Laws Savage, Evan Thrall, and Aiden Dubberly.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in supporting student scholarships!

🎺 Up next: Thursday, October 22, with trumpeter Terell Stafford, UNF JE1, and Douglas Anderson SOTA JE1.

💙 Support our students: give.unf.edu/SchoolofMusic

UNF Jazz Ensemble 1 | 2026–27 SeasonLed by J.B. Scott, Artistic Director and UNF JE1 Director, UNF Jazz Ensemble 1 has a...
10/05/2026

UNF Jazz Ensemble 1 | 2026–27 Season

Led by J.B. Scott, Artistic Director and UNF JE1 Director, UNF Jazz Ensemble 1 has a full season of performances ahead, including jazz festivals, the 39th Annual Great American Jazz Series, guest artists, and a Florida concert tour.

Here’s what’s coming up:

• Oct. 22 — Great American Jazz Series | Jacksonville
Featuring trumpeter Terell Stafford and Da Sota 1

• Nov. 19 — Great American Jazz Series | Jacksonville
Swingin’ Into the Holidays with the UNF Jazz Ensembles

• Feb. 2 — Koger Matteson Jazz Festival | Jacksonville
Featuring composer and trombonist John Fedchock

• Feb. 4 — Great American Jazz Series | Jacksonville
Featuring composer and trombonist John Fedchock

• Mar. 4 — Great American Jazz Series & Beaches Fine Arts Composers Forum | Jacksonville
Featuring saxophonist Bob Mintzer with UNF JE1 & UNF JE2

• Mar. 11–13 — State of Florida Concert Tour
Featuring UNF JE1

• Apr. 10 — Lakeside Jazz Festival | Port Orange
Featuring UNF JE1

• Apr. 15 — Great American Jazz Series | Jacksonville
JE1 Plays the Music of JE1, featuring music by UNF students, faculty and alumni

• Apr. 17 — Orange Blossom Jazz Festival | Apopka
Featuring UNF JE1

• May 28–30 — Jacksonville Jazz Festival | Jacksonville
Featuring UNF JE1 with national artists TBA

It’s going to be a great season for UNF Jazz Ensemble 1. Follow along as they take the music on the road and throughout the Jacksonville community.

The UNF Wind Symphony and Concert Band present Diversions, an exciting evening of concert band music featuring works by ...
10/02/2026

The UNF Wind Symphony and Concert Band present Diversions, an exciting evening of concert band music featuring works by Leonard Bernstein, Vincent Persichetti, and more. Experience the energy, artistry, and versatility of UNF’s wind musicians through a dynamic program performed by talented student musicians

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 7:30pm
📍 Lazzara Performance Hall, Building 45

Free and open to the public.
RSVP here:
https://gift.unf.edu/event/unf-wind-symphony-and-concert-band-present-%22diversions%22/e827342

09/30/2026

An evening of artistry, technique, and musical excellence.

Highlights from the Classical Faculty Scholarship Concert, featuring faculty performers from UNF School of Music sharing their talents and inspiring audiences through music🎶

Fall is in full swing, and the music never stops!This October experience a variety of performances from the UNF School o...
09/29/2026

Fall is in full swing, and the music never stops!

This October experience a variety of performances from the UNF School of Music, including concerts, recitals, ensemble showcases, and more. Come celebrate the passion, Creativity, and talent of our Ospreys all month long.

✨️Save the date and join us for an unforgettable season of music.

Jazz Ensemble 1 took the stage at the Savannah Jazz Festival! 🎶Our students had the opportunity to perform as part of Sa...
09/28/2026

Jazz Ensemble 1 took the stage at the Savannah Jazz Festival! 🎶

Our students had the opportunity to perform as part of Savannah Jazz, an organization dedicated to keeping jazz thriving in Savannah through live performances, education, and community.

Savannah has a deep history in jazz, and we’re excited that our students were able to be part of this year’s festival and experience that tradition firsthand.

Here are a few highlights from their performance! 🎷

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