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UKNow recently caught up with doctoral student Wagner Mauricio Pástor while he was performing in New York City to learn a bit more about his journey to his D.M.A. and his time at UK.

An accomplished international opera star who has traveled around the world for his craft, University of Kentucky alumnus Reginald Smith Jr. is giving back to his Bluegrass alma mater in a big way, setting a solid foundation for generations of music students to come.

The award recognizes Campbell's service and contributions to music education in Kentucky at the university level.

The Great Teacher Award, launched in 1961, is the longest-running UK award that recognizes teaching.

Dr. Marchioni recorded 10 French works for oboe and piano with Kevin Murphy, many of which have never been professionally recorded.

Osland is recognized for his work as a jazz educator in the November issue of DownBeat magazine.

Reshma Shetty will star opposite Hallmark leading man Will Kemp in “Jolly Good Christmas” premiering 8 p.m. Oct. 29 as part of the channel’s Countdown to Christmas campaign.

Emily Durocher, DMA candidate in percussion performance, has been recognized by the SAI Music Fraternity for her excellence in percussion and piano performance.

UK Choirs' choral program is considered Top 7 in the country because of its number of invites to ACDA conferences. Recently three UK Choirs ensembles, under the direction of three different conductors, were invited to perform at professional conventions within a span of three weeks.

Gov. Andy Beshear named Everett McCorvey, D.M.A., professor of voice in the University of Kentucky School of Music and director of UK Opera Theatre, the new chair of the Kentucky Arts Council at his Team Kentucky news conference Nov. 18. McCorvey is the first person of color named chair of the council.