Anna Gatdula studies how the atomic bomb influences music, art, and culture. By UNC Research Stories February 12th, 2025 Creativity | Research UNCovered Anna Gatdula is a professor in the Department of Music within the UNC College of Arts and Sciences. Her … Read more
“Go with your passion. Have confidence in your potential.” Alumna Ann Cameron Pearce graduated in 1967 after studying piano with William Newman and flute with Earl Slocum. Though her degree was in Religion, much of her time was spent in … Read more
“It’s a true honor to be part of this vibrant music. I felt genuinely joyful and encouraged to be creative throughout the entire recording process.” Congratulations to Rebecca Kleinmann, director of Charanga Carolina, who won her first Grammy this past … Read more
“The theme for this recital is community. My community at UNC – my students are a big part of that, and that’s why I always try to feature them when I can, I wouldn’t be here without them.” Dr. Jessica … Read more
“In my most challenging moments as an undergraduate student at Carolina, poetry, hip-hop music, and the community I cultivated through the arts provided me a space of peace and introspection; a reminder that I did, in fact, belong here, when … Read more
“I hoped people would think about their internal emotions and how they process emotions.” by Ruby Wang When Clara Yang first submitted her project for the UNC music department’s biennial Festival on the Hill, she didn’t anticipate Ex Machina to become as large … Read more
From Broadway classics to the latest hits, MUSC 151 The American Stage Musical explores themes and history of musical theatre. Many people love musicals, but not as many know the traditions and history behind their favorite show tune. Students in … Read more
“Taylor Swift’s career has spanned from 2006 to the present, covering major technological changes like streaming services. I want students to understand how that history has shaped music making and the industry as a whole.” Taylor Swift is a popular … Read more
For music educators in North Carolina, the biggest event of the fall takes place in Winston-Salem every November. The North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference includes performances, talks, and time for networking. This year UNC Music faculty and alumni played … Read more
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
