Adjunct Faculty

Originally from Raleigh, NC, Ben Still is an active solo and chamber musician throughout the United States. Currently, he is an Academic Advisor in the College of Arts + Architecture at UNC Charlotte, where he advises Graphic Design and 1st-year Architecture students. He also teaches applied saxophone and chamber music in the Department of Music.  […]

As a folklorist, I employ the use of traditional dance, story and rhythm as tools to document history, practice culture and bring the community together. I began my African dance journey with Loretta Bynoe, as a company member of Rafiki Ngoma. At the age of 18, I began touring as a dancer with folklorist, Obakunle […]

Prior to coming to UNC Charlotte, Ginger G. Wyrick was the Director of Choral Activities at Queens University (Charlotte) for many years. She is the author, composer and editor of several products from Abingdon Press: Church Music for Children; Church Choir 101; The Choir Member’s Companion; Joseph: What a Life (session plan writer); and 52 Arrival Activities for Children’s Choir. Professor […]

Luciano Xavier comes from his native, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, and is a master percussionist specializing in the music of Brazil’s culture. He started drumming inside of his Candomblé temple. Xavier’s performing career includes the internationally renowned Balé Folklorico da Bahia, Orchestra Afro Bahiana do Pelourinho, Sobe A Regencia da Mestra Emilia Biancard, and Odin Teatro. […]