Marques L. A. Garrett
Conductor, Educator, Composer, Vocalist, Clinician
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)
April-May-June Engagements
Cherry Creek High School Residency (conductor)
Hampden-Sydney College Chorus Commission Premiere Residency
Los Angeles Master Chorale Commission Premiere
Music Celebrations International Dublin Festival (conductor)
Munster High School Choirs Commission Premiere Residency (conductor)
UNT All-State Choir Camp (co-conductor)
New Published Music
An Earth Song - Beckenhorst Press
- SSAA choir
The Gift to Sing - Oxford University Press
- SA choir, TB Choir, SAB Choir
Were You There? - GIA Publications
- High voice, Medium voice, Low voice
“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. 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.”