Mexico City. María Teresa Navarro Agraz took office as director of the UNAM Faculty of Music for the period 2024-2028
Patricia Dávila Aranda, general secretary of the national university, gave him the position in the ceremony held in the Xochipilli room of the FaM, and commented: it is time to start a constructive dialogue to walk together for the good of the faculty, especially the students.
In addition, he suggested building communication bridges that would allow reaching agreements with the different sectors of his community, as well as improving infrastructure and reviewing his study plans.
Dávila Aranda stressed that administrative services and social communication will also have to be improved, so that what is done in this faculty is known at UNAM, in the country and abroad.
“It is important to achieve listening spaces for the exchange of ideas and points of view, where a diverse and critical community is built, but respectful and capable of understanding that students deserve to have the most inclusive and complete vision of music possible,” he said.
Likewise, he recognized the work carried out by María Teresa Frenk Mora, who concluded her assignment.
Returning to her message, María Teresa Navarro highlighted that the needs of society, as well as increasing gender equality in all educational offerings and working for a culture of peace, are some of the challenges to be faced.
He pointed out that it is a strong demand from the university community that they build an education for peace and a culture in this universal value in all our processes, as well as continue with the record of the life of Mexico through music and preserve the memory sound of who we are today, who we have been in the past and who we want to be.
Path
María Teresa Navarro Agraz was born in Hermosillo (Sonora), she has a master’s degree in Music (Performance) with honorable mention from the UNAM Master’s and Doctorate Program in Music; He is currently pursuing doctoral studies in the area of Interpretation (singing) at the same institution.
His artistic interests focus on the music of the 20th and 21st centuries, on the diverse uses of the voice in academic music and its usefulness at different levels of music education.
She was the first FaM academic to enter through the Young Academics Incorporation Subprogram of the General Directorate of Academic Personnel Affairs (DGAPA) of the UNAM. He currently teaches the subjects of Musical Language I-VIII, Singing V, Supervised Teaching Practices, and Elementary Singing Technique and Repertoire III.
He has collaborated in numerous projects of creation, interpretation and premiere of concert and stage vocal repertoire; In addition, he has participated in national and international music festivals, such as: the IM•PULSO Emerge 2018 festival; the XXXIX edition of the Manuel Enriquez International New Music Forum; the Revueltas International Festival in Durango and the Franco-Mexican Festival La Voz/La Voix.
She is part of the Inner Pulse ensemble, and has also performed as a guest soloist with the ensemble of the Center for Experimentation and Production of Contemporary Music of the National Institute of Fine Arts, the Argentine new music ensemble Tropi, the academic ensemble of the Higher Institute of Music of State of Veracruz, among others.
Throughout his career he has received awards and distinctions such as the Gabino Barreda medal (2005); Recognition of High Academic Performance Students (2004-2005); the National University Distinction Recognition for Young Academics 2019 (RDUNJA) in the area of arts teaching. In addition, she was a beneficiary of the FONCA Stage Creators program (2014) for the project “The diverse voices of the voice, dedicated to the repertoire for solo voice.”
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**PAA:** How will the Faculty, under María Teresa’s leadership, balance traditional music pedagogy with the integration of new technologies and digital tools in music education?
## Interview with María Teresa Navarro Agraz, New Director of UNAM Faculty of Music
**Introduction**
Welcome back to World Today News. Today we have the privilege of speaking with María Teresa Navarro Agraz, the newly appointed Director of the UNAM Faculty of Music, about her vision for the future of music education and the exciting opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Joining us is also Patricia Dávila Aranda, the General Secretary of the National University, who played a key role in appointing María Teresa and will shed light on the selection process and her expectations for the Faculty.
**Section 1: Vision and Priorities**
**Interviewer:**
* María Teresa, congratulations on your appointment! What inspired you to pursue this role, and what are your top priorities as Director of the UNAM Faculty of Music?
* Patricia, you mentioned the importance of “building communication bridges” and “improving infrastructure.” Can you elaborate on how these focus areas will contribute to the success of the Faculty?
* María Teresa, how do you envision the Faculty’s role in promoting a culture of peace and inclusivity within the broader UNAM community and beyond?
**Section 2: Challenges and Opportunities**
**Interviewer:**
* María Teresa, societal needs are constantly evolving. How will your approach to music education adapt to contemporary challenges like digitalization, globalization, and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration?
* Patricia, what key skills and qualities do you believe are essential for success in navigating the complex landscape of higher education in today’s world?
* María Teresa, with your background in both performance and academia, how will you balance the practical and theoretical aspects of musical training to best prepare students for diverse career paths?
**Section 3: Looking Ahead**
**Interviewer:**
* María Teresa, what are your thoughts on preserving the rich musical heritage of Mexico while also embracing innovative and contemporary forms of music?
* Patricia, how do you see the UNAM Faculty of Music contributing to the broader cultural landscape of Mexico and the international music scene in the coming years?
* Maria Teresa, what message would you like to give to current and prospective students interested in pursuing their musical passions within the UNAM Faculty of Music?
**Concluding Remarks**
We would like to thank Maria Teresa Navarro Agraz and Patricia Dávila Aranda for generously sharing their insights and vision with us today. We wish María Teresa all the best in her new role and look forward to seeing the exciting developments to come from the UNAM Faculty of Music.
