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UNCG School of Music With approximately 600 majors, the School of Music at UNCG has long been recognized as one of the top institutions for music study in the United States.

Founded in 1921, UNCG has long been recognized as home to one of the top music institutions in the United States and has been fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1938. The School of Music offers the only comprehensive degrees in music education and music performance in the State of North Carolina, from the undergraduate level through doctoral study. The School of Music offers Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, and Bachelor of Music degrees in Performance and Music Education. Our outstanding facilities, world-class faculty, and numerous ensemble experiences provide an environment for artistic and academic success. The BA in music provides high-quality musical training with the versatility and breadth of a liberal arts education, it prepares students for a variety of careers and opportunities. With its emphasis on writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills, the BA degree is ideal for students wishing to pursue a double major in another academic field, pre-professional programs in law or medicine, study abroad, UNCG in 3, arts administration, or graduate programs in music theory, musicology, or ethnomusicology. Undergraduate students in Music Performance pursue rigorous professional training in music along with a broad liberal arts education. Our students graduate as informed, responsible citizens with the tools to succeed and communicate effectively as musicians of the 21st century. Undergraduate students in Music Education pursue rigorous professional training in music teacher education along with a broad liberal arts education that prepares them for positions as choral directors (principal performance area usually voice, piano, or organ), teachers of general music, or for positions as instrumental directors (principal performance area in orchestral or band instruments) in public schools. Our students graduate earning a Standard Professional 1 (SP1) North Carolina Educator’s License and are prepared as informed, responsible citizens with the tools to succeed and communicate effectively as musicians and educators of the twenty-first century. Music education students acquire valuable early field teaching experience in a wide variety of P-12 school settings beginning the Freshman year and continuing throughout the degree program. Within the School of Music, doctoral degrees are offered in music education, conducting, and performance. The School of Music offers Master of Music degrees in conducting, music composition, music education, music performance, and music theory, and also offers Post-Baccalaureate Certificates in ethnomusicology, historical keyboard performance, jazz studies, musicology, music composition, music education, and music theory, and a Post-Master’s Certificate in music theory pedagogy

10/05/2026

Congratulations to UNCG Composers and Abele Saxophone Quartet on a brilliant recital this past Sunday!

The UNCG Wind Ensemble welcomes the GRAMMY® Award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet for a special collaboration on Thursday...
10/02/2026

The UNCG Wind Ensemble welcomes the GRAMMY® Award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet for a special collaboration on Thursday, October 8 at 7:30 PM in UNCG Auditorium. Admission is free.

Known for its bold, innovative performances, Akropolis is a Billboard-charting ensemble that has premiered more than 200 new works and recently performed on the GRAMMY® Award-winning recording "Strands." The quintet joins the Wind Ensemble for an exciting program featuring music by Ida Gotkovsky, Charles Ives, Johan de Meij, and Matt Browne.

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The UNCG Wind Ensemble welcomes the GRAMMY® Award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet, whose virtuosity, expressive range, and distinctive sound take center stage. Featuring works by Ida Gotkovsky, Charles Ives, Johann de Meij, and Matt Browne, the concert moves from quiet contemplation to fiery exhilar...

At the intersection of music, culture, and education, you'll find Dr. Dalia Razo. She recently took the stage at the 202...
10/02/2026

At the intersection of music, culture, and education, you'll find Dr. Dalia Razo. She recently took the stage at the 2026 North Carolina Folk Festival, sharing bilingual original music that celebrates heritage, community, and the power of staying true to your roots. Read more about her journey from UNC Greensboro student to professor, performer, and advocate for musical diversity.

Read more: https://www.uncg.edu/news/uncgs-dalia-razo-plays-the-n-c-folk-festival/

UNCG's own Dalia Razo '20 M.M., '24 Ph.D. represented both the Coll...

Tickets are now available! 🎟️For the first time in a decade, UNC Greensboro welcomes back "The President's Own" United S...
10/01/2026

Tickets are now available! 🎟️

For the first time in a decade, UNC Greensboro welcomes back "The President's Own" United States Marine Band on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the UNCG Auditorium. Founded in 1798, the Marine Band is the nation's oldest continuously active professional musical organization and has performed for every U.S. President since John Adams.

Admission is free, but tickets are required (limit 4 per request). Reserve yours today!

For the first time in a decade, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band returns to Greensboro as part of its 2026 National Concert Tour.

The School of Music will soon take center stage at the North Carolina Folk Festival! Be sure to catch d.a.l.i.a., led by...
09/16/2026

The School of Music will soon take center stage at the North Carolina Folk Festival!

Be sure to catch d.a.l.i.a., led by two-time UNC Greensboro alum and music education faculty member Dr. Dalia Razo. Winner of the 2026 NC Folk Festival's Not Your Average Folk Contest, the all-Spartan band features Dr. Scott Glasser and several UNCG alumni. Catch them Sunday, Sept. 20, at 5:30 p.m. on the NC By Train Stage.

You'll also find School of Music faculty and alumni throughout the weekend at performances and sessions by Dr. Gavin Douglas, Dr. Scott Glasser, Dr. Christen Blanton, and Dr. Mark Dillon.

Join us downtown for a weekend of music, culture, and Spartan talent at one of Greensboro's favorite events! 💙💛

Catch Spartan musicians, artists, and a whole lotta Spartan pride at the 2026 N.C. Folk Festival in downtown Greensboro Sept. 18-20.

Experience a day in the life of a UNC Greensboro School of Music student!Join us on Monday, October 19, 2026, for our fa...
09/02/2026

Experience a day in the life of a UNC Greensboro School of Music student!

Join us on Monday, October 19, 2026, for our fall Open House. Explore classes and rehearsals, connect with faculty, chat with current students, tour our facilities, and discover what makes the UNCG School of Music community so special. Whether you're considering a music degree, double major, or music minor, this is the perfect opportunity to see yourself here!

Open to high school juniors and seniors. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. We can't wait to welcome you to campus! 💙💛

Register online: https://vpa.uncg.edu/music/open-house/

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08/31/2026

Big thanks to Dr. Michaela Kelly for bringing our Rep classes together today and presenting on the topic of effective practice techniques! 🎶

For the first time in a decade, "The President's Own" United States Marine Band returns to Greensboro!Founded in 1798, t...
08/25/2026

For the first time in a decade, "The President's Own" United States Marine Band returns to Greensboro!

Founded in 1798, the Marine Band is America's oldest continuously active professional musical organization and has performed for every U.S. President since John Adams. This special concert, part of the band's 2026 National Concert Tour, will feature a program inspired by the legacy of John Philip Sousa, including traditional band repertoire, Sousa marches, contemporary works, outstanding soloists, and a patriotic salute to the Armed Forces.

The concert is free, but tickets are required for admission. Tickets will be available beginning September 30, 2026 at bands.uncg.edu.

đź“… Friday, October 30, 2026
🕢 7:30 p.m.
đź“Ť UNCG Auditorium

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08/25/2026

First Rep class of the semester! It was great to get (almost) everyone together and kick off 26-27 🎶🎉 We’re looking forward to a great semester!

06/17/2026

Aslan Freeman ’11 reveals how UNCG preparation and experience in the NC music scene took him from small-town theater to playing Bank of America...

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