Music Department Faculty
Mérida Negrete
Clinical Assistant Professor
Office: 106D Hill Hall
Email: mnegrete@email.unc.edu
Phone: 919-962-3501
Mérida Negrete (Clinical Assistant Professor in Music Education) holds a Master of Music in Music Education degree from Southern Methodist University, where she developed materials for incorporating music appreciation into performance-based courses in public schools. She received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from the University of Michigan, where she graduated with distinction.
Prior to her appointment at UNC, Ms. Negrete taught music education majors at the University of South Florida and Campbell University. She taught middle school band in North Carolina, Florida and Texas, where she was honored with career ladder status. She has served on the board of the North Carolina Central District Bandmaster’s Association and has been involved in programs sponsored by the North Carolina Center for the advancement of teaching. Professor Negrete is a member of MENC, the National Association of Music Education.