American composer Joseph Schwantner (b. 1943) won the Pulitzer Prize in Music in 1979. He teaches at the Eastman School of Music. Internationally acknowledged as one of the premiere ensembles of its kind, the North Texas Wind Symphony is comprised of members selected from among the most outstanding musicians attending the University of North Texas College of Music. The ensemble has been acclaimed for the elegance and polish of its performances, its terrific ensemble skills, and its evident sheer joy in making music. The University of North Texas College of Music is recognized worldwide as one of America’s foremost institutions for preparing professional musicians in all fields, and has been rated one of the Top 15 music schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.