School of Music
The School of Music at UNC offers award winning, internationally recognized programs, preparing fully engaged leaders in the modern musical landscape.
With over 450 students and 80 faculty, the School of Music continues to build upon an amazing legacy of achievement with an important regional, national, and international presence. The School of Music has been named a Colorado School of Excellence - the highest honor the Colorado Commission on Higher Education can bestow on a program offered by a state institution of higher education – and has received over 100 Downbeat Magazine Awards for our work. Artistic excellence is the norm here. Yet, the School of Music has not stopped there. UNC students are entering the field with something important to offer and our incredible faculty are providing them with the training that will allow their voices to be fully heard. The modern musical landscape has tremendous opportunities in it and our students and faculty are fully engaged and prepared to be leaders in it.
The UNC School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
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We were recently designated an All-Steinway School thanks to the support of our generous
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UNC Bears go out into the world to do BIG and significant work. Meet Chris Smith, Da Jazz Studies, 2012 and aJazz Musician in NYC.
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UNC Named All-Steinway School
UNC’s College of Performing and Visual Arts received a total of 96 new Steinway & Sons pianos as part of a $1.26 million project to replace UNC’s old piano fleet.
Admission to the School of Music
Choose from a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees with concentrations in music education, instrumental performance, vocal performance, jazz studies, music composition, music education, music history and literature, music theory, and conducting. Most music degrees require additional application steps and in most cases, an audition.
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The Application for 2021-22 opens August 1!
Current UNC students seeking admission to the School of Music
Facilities
Campus Commons Performance Hall
The crossroads of UNC, Campus Commons Performance Hall is home to UNC School of Music faculty and student performances and presenter of world-renowned visiting artists.
Music Technology
The Music Technology Center is home to multiple computer and keyboard labs, digital audio, and multimedia production suites, and a state-of-the-art recording studio.
Skinner Music Library
With 67,000 scores, 27,500 books, 27,000 CDs, 11,500 LPs 2,000 DVDs and videos and 15,000 square feet, Skinner Music Library is UNC's standalone music library, servicing the students, staff, Greeley, and beyond.
