Expand your craft beyond the classroom through these exciting extracurricular experiences available to music students.
Music students at UNC Charlotte take full advantage of the incomparable experience of studying music in a vibrant cosmopolitan city. As teachers, they gain real-world experience by working alongside excellent music educators, many who are alumni. As performers, they frequently appear in churches, jazz clubs, and other venues throughout the region. Our students and alumni contribute to a local nonprofit arts and culture industry that generates $350+ million in economic activity annually, supports 11,000+ jobs, and generates $31.5 million in government revenues.
One of the many advantages of studying music in a major city is the ability to interact with great artists. Our partnerships with local arts organizations, such as the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and Opera Carolina, allow students to take masterclasses with world-renowned visiting artists, attend concerts and events and participate in professional performances. Additionally, students have opportunities to hold jobs and internships with these organizations and others throughout the region.
From uptown Charlotte to concert halls in New York City, our musicians are performing, collaborating and connecting to the wider world of music.
The Department of Music offers a summer study abroad program in Frankfurt, Germany! Students study opera and song and take daily singing lessons, acting classes and intensive rehearsals focused on German-language opera scenes.
Charlotte’s robust arts community provides numerous opportunities for students to supplement their musical studies with career-related jobs and internships.
“This internship has allowed me to gain experience and knowledge in a professional environment, specifically in the music industry. Music is a catalyst for a stronger, more connected community. That belief is at the heart of the Charlotte Symphony, and every day they provide exceptional musical experiences that inspire their community, in addition to programs that create new pathways of opportunity, which was something that really resonated with me. Their community engagement programs include Project Harmony and Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestras.”
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It is never too early to begin focusing on your professional development as you prepare for your career after graduation. Visit the Career Center to see available resources.
Offered by The University Career Center, the University Professional Internship Program (UPIP) can help you gain valuable professional experience in your field without leaving campus.