Marques L. A. Garrett

Conductor, Educator, Composer, Vocalist, Clinician

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A Virginia native, Marques L. A. Garrett (he/him) is Associate Professor of Choral Studies at the University of North Texas. His responsibilities include conducting the University Singers and teaching graduate and undergraduate choral conducting. His previous appointments were at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Cheyney University. Additionally, he holds a PhD in Music Education (Choral Conducting) from Florida State University, an MM from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a BA from Hampton University.

Header photo by Justin Mohling (UNL)
Headshot by Justin S. Robinson (JSR Photography)


January-February-March Engagements

  • Eastern Region ACDA High School SATB Honor Choir (conductor)

  • Georgia MEA 9-10 SATB All-State Choir (conductor)

  • Loyola University Chicago Residency (conductor)

  • National Concerts @ Carnegie Hall (co-conductor)

  • UNT University Singers Spring Concert (conductor)

  • Wisconsin ACDA All-State Treble Choir (conductor)

New Published Music

An Earth Song - Beckenhorst Press
- SSAA choir

The Gift to Sing - Oxford University Press
- SA choir, TB Choir, SAB Choir

Happy Birthday, Mommy - MLAG Music - FREE
- SATB divisi choir, SSAA choir, TTBB choir

New Dett Editions

Ave Maria (SATB)

Don’t You Weep No More, Mary (SATB, TTBB)


It is always a thrilling experience to lend voice to an arrangement that encapsulates optimism and joy. “Hold On” is just that and Marques Garrett has once again created a timeless setting.
— Dr. Jason Max Ferdinand, Director of Choral Activities, University of Maryland
Dr. Garrett’s research is an outstanding and critical contribution to choral musicians in the 21st century. Substantial repertoire that has been overlooked and forgotten has been brought to light. We need to hear more of this repertoire and it will be possible because of research like Dr. Garrett’s, for which I am personally grateful.
— Dr. Brian A. Schmidt, Artistic Director and Founder, South Dakota Chorale