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Harmony in Community

October 25, 2024

New director puts student experience first Almost no element of music making is more important than community to new faculty member and director of the Glee Club, Dr. Sean Grier. Not just a feature that makes music more fun, community … Read more

Six Words soars

October 23, 2024

“There is power in this music.” Dr. Rahsaan Barber, saxophonist, has done it again! His latest album Six Words, released via Jazz City Music Records on September 6, is full of all-new original pieces composed by Barber himself. The album … Read more

We’re hiring!

October 14, 2024

The department is pleased to announce searches for two full-time faculty positions, both positions would begin on July 1, 2025. Assistant Professor of Music The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for … Read more

Michael Kris releases new album Cor Collaborandi

October 9, 2024

“The way forward is collaboration. Dream big and work together.” Teaching Professor Michael Kris released his latest album Cor Collaborandi: A Transnational Celebration of the Early Modern on September 24 via Acis Productions. This latest album is a true celebration … Read more

Meet Kristi Cooper, Band and Facilities Administrator

September 20, 2024

The department was thrilled to welcome Kristi Cooper as the new Band and Facilities Administrator this past July! In this unique dual role, Cooper helps with administrative tasks for the Marching Tar Heels and department facilities. This includes work on … Read more

United by the Mic: Hip Hop Diplomacy

September 18, 2024

“You don’t have to have any experience. There are no prerequisites. You just have to be interested in exploring music from a cultural and political angle.” In a world where diplomacy has become synonymous with treaties, bureaucracy, and conflict, hip … Read more

Meet Dr. David Allen

August 13, 2024

“We are never finished learning.” The department is pleased to welcome Dr. David Allen as lecturer of clarinet this fall! Dr. Allen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Music from Carnegie … Read more