Discover everything you need to thrive as a student in the Department of Music!
Discover everything you need to thrive academically and creatively, from music-specific documents to advising resources and student organization information. Whether you’re planning your academic journey or preparing for a recital, this page is your go-to guide for a successful experience.
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 and the Collegiate Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Brian Taylor | President: Addison Brelja | 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.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sequina DuBose | President: Lydia Elder | Instagram: @sai_mu_psi
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 student body.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Fred Spano | President: Rebecca Cotrone | Instagram: @unccnafme
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). Each year collegiate members attend the annual North Carolina Music Educators Conference (NCMEA) in Winston-Salem at a reduced conference price.
If you need classroom support, have questions about a classroom topic or approach, or have witnessed something in class you’d like to speak about, the course instructor is a highly recommended first point of contact. If you cannot approach the instructor, you may consider communicating with the department chair or production director as a facilitator. See more resources, below.
The Office of Student Affairs: Student Assistance and Support Services (SASS) assists, supports, and advocates for students experiencing a broad range of issues, concerns, or challenges interfering with a student’s ability to be successful academically or personally. This includes absence verification, basic needs, emergency housing, food insecurity, student complaints, student emergency fund, tuition, housing and dining appeals, withdrawal and incomplete grade requests.
You can report incidents of sexual and interpersonal misconduct as well as incidents of discrimination and harassment to the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX. This office takes active measures to create or restore a respectful, safe and inclusive environment for community members that is free from discrimination, discriminatory harassment and sexual or interpersonal violence. Title IX reports also connect students with appropriate resources (i.e. SASS, Dean of Students, chair, etc.)
The primary goal of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to provide comprehensive wellness-related programs and services to students. CAPS offers individual and group counseling, crisis assistance, consultation, referrals, outreach and online training.
Expand each section below for links to helpful forms as a music student.
Degree Information
Academic Integrity
Academic Petition
Department of Music Student Handbook 2025-26
Placement Examinations
Wellness, Health, & Safety
MUED Sophomore Review Forms
College of Education Information
Student Teaching
COED/OSCP Guidelines for Student Teaching
Please see the Department of Music Student Handbook for more information
BA Senior Internship Checklist
Apply for an Internship
Music Digital Signage Submission Form
Recital Checklist
Recital Program Template
Robinson Hall Building Access Form
Robinson Hall Practice Room Access Form
Senior Project Checklist
Senior Project Template
Use of Student Work Form
Brass
Jazz
Percussion (Classical)
Piano/Organ
String/Guitar
Voice (including Musical Theatre)
Woodwind
Discover masterclasses and other special programs and performance experiences available to music students.
Connect with the faculty and staff who support your academic journey, creative work and professional development.