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Your Future. Made in Charlotte.
Welcome to the Department of Music
The Department of Music at UNC Charlotte provides exceptional musical training in a vibrant urban setting. Our students benefit from outstanding ensembles and individualized instruction from caring faculty, as well as from excellent professional opportunities in the Charlotte arts community. Interested in studying music at UNC Charlotte? Fill out our interest form so we can send you information on your specific interests.
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About the Department of Music
The UNC Charlotte Department of Music is a community of nationally recognized artists, scholars and pedagogues committed to preparing students of diverse backgrounds and interests for successful lives as musical advocates and professionals. UNC Charlotte is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Our music education program is nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Your Creative Home
We leverage our location within a major research university and a vibrant cultural metropolis to provide artistic leadership through excellence in teaching, scholarly and creative activity, and service.
Located in a state-of-the-art teaching and performance facility, the Department of Music offers majors and minors intensive professional programs in voice, piano and all wind, string and percussion instruments. The department offers numerous opportunities for students from all majors in all colleges to participate in bands, choirs, orchestras, jazz ensembles, musical theatre and opera.
Our Research
Research in the College of Arts + Architecture creates new ways of experiencing and understanding our complex world. Our research supports our students in becoming inquisitive, self-reliant, hardworking and aware of the challenges that shape the world they share with others.
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See what life is like in our department
On the stage
Explore Music Ensembles
Each semester, students from any major in the university enjoy making new friends and performing great music in a variety of student ensembles, all while earning college credit.
Choirs
Bands
Jazz
Orchestra
Upcoming Events
See upcoming events in UNC Charlotte's Department of Music.
Sep
28
University Chorale
The Department of Music presents the University Chorale in concert, under the direction of Dr. Jason Dungee, Director of Choral…
Sep
28
University Chorale
The Department of Music presents the University Chorale in concert, under the direction of Dr. Jason Dungee, Director of Choral…
Sep
29
Orchestra
The Department of Music presents the Orchestra in concert, under the direction of Dr. Alan Yamamoto. Buy tickets here. The…
Sep
29
Orchestra
The Department of Music presents the Orchestra in concert, under the direction of Dr. Alan Yamamoto. Buy tickets here. The…
Sep
30
Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble
The Department of Music presents the UNC Charlotte Symphonic Band under the direction of Associate Director of Bands and Director…
Sep
30
Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble
The Department of Music presents the UNC Charlotte Symphonic Band under the direction of Associate Director of Bands and Director…
Recent Music News
Jack Richardson
B.M. in Music with a concentration in Vocal Performance and a Certificate in Musical Theatre
“While I went into it almost on a whim, I ended up falling in love with opera. Now, I work for Opera Carolina’s Opera Xpress program. We have the incredible job of coming to elementary schools across Charlotte (and beyond) and performing opera. For most kids, this is their introduction to the genre, so it’s really gratifying to see them get excited about it.”
Taylor McNamara
B.M. in Music with a concentration in Vocal Performance and B.A. in Theater with a concentration in Performance
“I could go on about the support and encouragement from the lovely community that is the CoA+A. My favorite part of the day is walking into Robinson and getting to greet the loveliest people. There are truly countless professors and peers who are genuine and will support you in whatever you choose to pursue, as long as you are willing to take that first step. It really does feel like home.”
Eli Mathew
B.M. in Music with a concentration in Instrumental Music Performance
“My favorite thing about the music department at UNC Charlotte is the sense of community. Due to our size, everyone knows everyone which means you get really close to people and you create bonds and friendships that are really closely knit.”