At the September 6, 2011, celebration of the life of the late Roger Lynn Stephens, it was announced that the Orchestra Library Collection would be named for him. Stephens, a baritone singer, served as director of the School of Music from 2001 to 2011 and during his last years as director fought a valiant battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Capital University, East Carolina University, and North Texas University. Prior to joining the faculty at UT, he had taught at Ohio University, the University of Nebraska, Washington State University, and Northern Michigan University.