Areas of Study
Brass
Students studying in the Brass area have many opportunities to participate in School of Music ensembles, such as Jazz, Bands, Orchestra, and more.
Culture & Expression
The Bachelor of Arts in Culture and Expression program is designed to be flexible and customizable for students with broad interests in music and beyond.
Jazz Studies
Performance opportunities in big bands, combos, vocal jazz groups, and Latin jazz. With over 30 years of history, UNC’s jazz ensembles have earned numerous accolades.
Latinx Music
The Bachelor of Arts in Latinx Music program is designed for students with a passion for studying the musical traditions of Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
Music Business & Recording Arts
The trend in the music business is to put careers together through personal marketing and the use of technology. Link your unique talents with entrepreneurship skills to succeed in music today.
Music Composition
Our philosophy focuses on individual mentoring with faculty who are active in research, composition, and performance, with work presented and published both nationally and internationally.
Music Education
Students are trained in the discipline of music and fully prepared in the art of pedagogy. Our program is dedicated to the preparation of the best musician/teachers of the future.
Music History and Literature
Our students frequently present papers at regional, national, and international conferences during their course of study. Student work has appeared in national and international peer-reviewed publications.
Music Technology
The Music Technology Center houses multiple computer and keyboard labs, digital audio, video, and multimedia suites, and a state-of-the-art recording studio.
Music Theory
All music students gain a high level of proficiency in music theory and aural skills, which are essential tools for the 21st-century musician.
Percussion
The performing ensembles offered to percussion students at UNC are many and diverse. Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Orchestra, and more.
Piano
Keyboard students have access to an array of exciting opportunities. Faculty works closely with each student to design an individualized plan of study that ensures student success.
Strings
Students learn to balance independence with interdependence while honing both technical and musical skills in an inspiring, creative and collaborative setting.
Voice
Study with our highly recognized and dedicated faculty, who have performed extensively internationally and throughout the United States. We strive to create a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
Woodwinds
The performing ensembles offered to woodwind students at UNC are many and diverse. Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Orchestra, and more.
