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The first violin section of the University of Texas Symphony Orchestra plays, foregrounded by University of Texas choral singers.

Symphony Orchestra and Combined Choirs

Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Resurrection

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Farkhad Khudyev, conductor
J.D. Burnett, director of choirs
Leah Crocetto, soprano
Sophio Dzidziguri, mezzo soprano 

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Longhorn Jazz Festival

Melissa Aldana, tenor saxophone

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Diego Rivera and Mike Sailors, directors

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Thomas Burritt, director

A woman in a blue skirt dancing on a stage in a well lit space in front of 3 seated men playing hand drums..
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Richard Huntley, director
Robin Moore, director

Pianist James Dick leaning on a piano in a tuxedo
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Cody Ray, guest conductor
James Dick, piano

Sergei Rachmaninoff, arr. Patterson
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganinini, op. 43

Samuel Barber 
Commando March
Symphony No. 1 in One Movement 

Bereket Performs on the Bates Recital Hall Stage

Bereket

Middle Eastern Ensemble

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Sonia Seeman, director

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Studio Spotlight: Kristin Wolfe Jensen’s Bassoon Studio

Go inside the studio of our bassoon professor, Kristin Wolfe Jensen, and discover what makes her studio one of the leading bassoon studios in the country. She is internationally recognized not only for her distinguished performance career, but also for the success of her students, her innovative work in body mapping pedagogy, her outstanding bassoon ensembles, and her reputation as one of the most respected and supportive teachers in the field.  Watch the Video

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Diego Rivera

Director of Jazz Studies
Director, Jazz Orchestra
Professor of Jazz Studies & Jazz Saxophone
Division Head, Jazz Studies