Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall in partial fulfillment of the Graduate Artist Certificate in Music Performance.

Mariachi concert performed at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.

Ensemble concert performed in the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.

Recording of a string bass ensemble performance during a double bass camp at UNT.

Original composition recital performed at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.

A faculty and guest artist recital performed at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.

Jazz Gala concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.

Symphonic Band concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.

Global Rhythms concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.

Percussion Ensemble concert performed at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.

African Percussion Ensemble concert performed at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.

Interview with Andy Narell about his experience playing, composing, and teaching steel band music at UNT. It originally aired during the intermission of the Global Rhythms concert.

Interview with Andy Narell about his experience playing and composing steel band music as well as background on the Global Rhythms concert at UNT. It originally aired during the intermission of the concert.

A faculty recital performed at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.

Concert Orchestra concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall. This version includes an interview with the conductor during the intermission.

Excerpt of a Concert Orchestra concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall. This version contains only the performance. This video is shot from the orchestra's perspective, showing the conductor.

Concert Orchestra concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall. This video is shot from the orchestra's perspective, showing the conductor.

Wind Symphony concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.

Concert Band concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.

Concert Orchestra concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.

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