<p>You have to have University of North Texas in there.</p>
<p>While it is true that the "old guard" professors like Neil Slater and James Riggs have just retired, with others on their heels, this is making room for newer, younger guys to come in and energize the programs. And it is a juggernaut of a program, really teaching the kids the skills they need to give it a best shot for making a living as a musician, IMHO. </p>
<p>A few months back they hired a jazz sax professor out of a university in Lubbock, TX, and the jazz boards were quite excited about that. Sorry I can't offer more details, but we're looking for vocals, not sax. </p>
<p>While UNT's stats may make it look like a large school, it really doesn't come across that way on a visit. And the Music School is its own little community.</p>