Student Organizations
There are many organizations at UNC Charlotte, where students can make friends, learn about the professional world, nurture their creativity, and develop leadership skills. Student organizations and collegiate chapters of national associations within the Department of Music include the Collegiate Chapter of the National Association for Music Education, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Sigma Alpha Iota, UNC Charlotte Choirs, the Collegiate Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association, and Orchestras at UNC Charlotte.
PHI MU ALPHA SINFONIA
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jeremy Marks | 2024-25 President: Joe Sinski | Website: https://www.sinfonia.org/ | Instagram: @sigmabeta_pma
The world’s oldest and largest secret national fraternal society in music, founded in 1898. A Fraternity that is dedicated to the advancement of Music in America. This is an organization for individuals who are passionate about music and understand that it has a place in the world today.
COLLEGIATE CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Fred Spano | 2024-25 President: Patrick Nguyen
The Department of Music sponsors Chapter 891 of the Collegiate National Association for Music Education (CNAfME), the only professional organization that involves all types of music educators (i.e., general music, band, choir, orchestra). However, membership is open to all students in the Department. Each year collegiate members attend the annual North Carolina Music Educators Conference (NCMEA) in Winston-Salem at a reduced conference price. The NCMEA Conference is an exceptional music education event that includes high-quality honor ensembles; choir, band, and orchestra performances; along with a wealth of professional development workshops, research sessions, and music vendor exhibits addressing all aspects of music teaching. During the conference, collegiate members are able to network with NC teachers and assist with the Department of Music’s exhibitor booth.
The CNAfME chapter at UNC Charlotte also sponsors events for members including on-campus workshops in music education and fundraisers for local school programs. Members also gain valuable experience working with the UNC Charlotte Invitational Honor Bands. Social events have included game nights, caroling, and informal dinners.
QUEEN CITY GEMS – SIGMA ALPHA IOTA
Faculty Advisors: Dr. Sequina DuBose | 2024-25 President:Alyssa Prior
Founded in 1903, SAI is an international music fraternity and its members are proud of their strong heritage, supporting the art of music. Queen City Gems is for cultivating the musical competency of the UNC Charlotte student body by (1) upholding the highest standards of music; (2) giving inspiration and encouragement to its members; while (3) adhering to the highest standards of citizenship in school and in the community.
UNC CHARLOTTE CHOIRS
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jason Dungee | 2024-25: not active
We are a student organization made up of all the choirs and vocal groups on campus. We have auditioned and un-auditioned choirs and we are trying to raise awareness of our choirs and the music department in general. We have members from majors all over campus from music to engineering. We love new members!
COLLEGIATE CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN CHORAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jason Dungee | 2024-25: not active