Julia Holoman, class of 2023, is a Kenan Music Scholar majoring in vocal performance here at UNC. She spent her summer at the Aspen Music Festival in Aspen, Colorado. Julia’s experience at the Aspen music festival was funded by the … Read more
The Department of Music is proud to announce the Scholarship Benefit Concert series and William S. Newman Artists series dates for the 2022-2023 academic year! This season will feature exciting performances by students, faculty, and guest artists including exciting collaborations, … Read more
The department is proud to announce the 2022-2023 graduate musicology student cohort! Hailing from Florida, South Carolina, France, and North Carolina this group of four scholars comes to Carolina with unique research interests and perspectives. “I want to emphasize their … Read more
The department mourns the passing of beloved Associate Professor Emeritus Francis “Fritz” Whang. Professor Whang passed away peacefully on May 11, 2022. During his 27 years at Carolina from 1976 to 2003, Professor Whang gained a reputation for his incredible … Read more
The department congratulations rising junior voice major Isabelle Kosempa on her recent first-place win at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) National Auditions in Lower Classical Treble Voice category. Kosempa studies with Dr. Jeanne Fischer and has performed … Read more
Maymester’s “Introduction to Music Technology” gives students the opportunity to learn sound design and composition to bring their creative projects to life. By Madeline Pace, University Communications, Thursday, originally published on unc.edu June 9th, 2022 Students in noise-canceling headphones hovered … Read more
The department is pleased to welcome Kaleigh O’Neal as the new Band and Facilities Administrator! Kaleigh is the newest member of the staff team, having started in her new role this week. She can be found in the Band Office, … Read more
The department is thrilled to announce the appointment of renowned songwriter and producer Maya Shipman, professionally known as Suzi Analogue, as Teaching Assistant Professor of Music. “The Department of Music at Carolina is excited to welcome Maya Shipman to our … Read more
The department is pleased to announce that Professor Susan Klebanow has been appointed Zachary Smith Term Distinguished Professor. Professor Klebanow’s appointment as Zachary Smith Term Distinguished Professor is effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026. In an email to … Read more
In April, Professor Stephen Anderson traveled to the Dominican Republic to perform with his ensemble, the Dominican Jazz Project, at the 2022 Jazzomania Jazz Festival. He was also honored by the Minister of Culture for his numerous compositions celebrating the … Read more
