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Music Undergraduate Programs

Passionate about music? Whether you want to build a career in music or nurture your talents while preparing for another career path, Music at Charlotte sets the stage for your future.

With multiple degree options and concentration areas, a music degree at UNC Charlotte prepares students for many career paths. A major in music offers students comprehensive training in composition, music education, jazz studies or performance, while building skills in critical thinking, communication and focus. Many music graduates move directly into the profession as teachers or performers, while others opt for advanced training in graduate programs or positions with professional organizations. A number of our alumni have used their undergraduate training as a foundation for other professions, including medicine and law.

The Department of Music awards Bachelor of Music degrees with concentrations in seven areas and a Bachelor of Arts in Music that easily allows for a double major. Learn more about our music programs, below!

Study Music at UNC Charlotte

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Choral/General Music Education
The Bachelor of Music with a Concentration in Choral/General Music Education is designed for vocalists who aspire to become public school choral directors or general music educators.
Music, Choral/General Music Education Concentration, B.M.
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Instrumental Performance
This Bachelor of Music with a Concentration in Instrumental Performance is for instrumentalists who are planning careers as performing musicians and studio teachers.
Music, Instrumental Performance, B.M.
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Instrumental/General Music Education
The Bachelor of Music with a Concentration in Instrumental/General Music Education is designed for instrumentalists who wish to become public school band directors, orchestra directors, or general music educators.
Music, Instrumental/General Music Education, B.M.
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Jazz Studies
The Bachelor of Music with a Concentration in Jazz Studies is designed for students who are planning careers as professional jazz musicians.
Music, Jazz Studies Concentration, B.M.
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Vocal Performance
The Bachelor of Music with a Concentration in Vocal Performance is designed for vocalists who are planning careers as performing musicians.
Music, Vocal Performance Concentration, B.M.
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Music Composition
The Bachelor of Music with a Concentration in Composition is designed for students who are planning careers as composers of contemporary art music.
Music, Composition Concentration, B.M.
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Elective Study in an Outside Field
The Bachelor of Music with Concentration in Elective Study in an Outside Field is for students who want to combine intensive training in music with the exploration of another discipline.
Music, Elective Study Concentration, B.M.
Choral students on stage, singing
B.A. in Music
The Bachelor of Arts in Music is designed for students who want intensive training in music while exploring other areas of academic study, allowing them flexibility to double major.
Music, Applied Music Concentration, B.A.
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Minor in Music Performance
A Minor in Music Performance is designed for students who want to study music while working toward a degree in another field.
Music Performance, Minor
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Jazz Undergraduate Certificate
The Jazz Undergraduate Certificate gives students the opportunity to enhance their undergraduate degree with specialized instruction in jazz studies.
Jazz, Undergraduate Certificate
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Musical Theatre Certificate
The Certificate in Musical Theatre allows students to develop skills in acting, singing, and dancing and prepares them for a career in Musical Theatre.
Musical Theatre, Undergraduate Certificate
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Music Ensembles
Though not a degree concentration, our music ensembles are open for class credit to any student at UNC Charlotte. Participate in bands, choirs, orchestra or jazz ensembles.
Department of Music Ensembles

Explore Admissions

The Department of Music offers many opportunities to explore what life is like as a music major! Experience our program up close as you visit campus, observe classes, meet faculty and staff or attend a performance. Check out this page to learn more about campus visits and admissions details. 

Learn about our admissions process!

Scholarship Opportunities

“I have been extremely thankful to receive The Charles and Clara Stone Scholarship, Jim and Jamie Self Tuba Scholarship, The Chancellor’s Scholarship, and marching band scholarships. As a result of these generous scholarships, I have been able to attend numerous musical performances along with purchasing my own instrument accessories.”

–Rebecca Cotrone, B.M. in Music with a concentration in Instrumental Music Education

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