The department is saddened to announce the passing of Howard E. Smither, James Gordon Hanes Professor of the Humanities in Music (Emeritus). Smither was a member of the UNC faculty from 1968-1990. We extend condolences to his wife Ann M. … Continued

by Audrey Ladele Every year, the UNC Department of Music admits and nurtures a wide array of students who have a passion for music. This department’s careful consideration of different musical interests, faculty support, and comradery of students all contribute … Continued

MUSC 157: Rap Lab Lecturer Christopher “Dasan Ahanu” Massenburg Wednesdays 2:30-5:20 “Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with shades of deeper meaning.” – Maya Angelou As one of … Continued

MUSC 261: Music Production II Lecturer Jason Richmond Mondays, 10:10 am – 12:45 pm As a continuation of MUSC 161, Music Production II includes more advanced techniques in mixing, mastering, and music production. Listening and ear training with practical exercises … Continued

MUSC 89: Songs of the Slave: The History of the African American Spiritual Tuesdays/Thursdays at 3:30 pm Dr. LaToya Lain Born out of the oppressions of slavery, the spiritual is a folk song created by Africans forcibly brought to America … Continued

This interview is from Bookmark This, a feature that highlights new books by College of Arts & Sciences faculty and alumni, published on the first Friday of every month during the academic year. Featured book of January: Build! The Power … Continued

ECON 327.003 – Entrepreneurship in the Arts KMB 3029 | Tues/Thurs, 2:00 pm Professor Ken Weiss Want to learn more about how to be a trailblazer in the arts? How to manage your career, start new artistic ventures, and how … Continued

by Crystal Wu and Catherine Zachary Arts Everywhere and the Department of Music were thrilled to collaborate and present First Fridays, a new concert series that began this fall semester. This pop-up music series featured performances by different student chamber … Continued

MUSC 147: Introduction to Music of the Américas Professor Juan Álamo Mon/Wed/Fri, 10:10-11:00 am Latin America is one of the richest, versatile and complex multi-cultural places in the world. Countless musical genres such as Tango, Cumbia, Samba, Mariachi, Merengue, Bolero, … Continued

MUSC 291: Music and Politics Professor Andrea Bohlman Tuesday/Thursday, 11:00-12:15 pm In this course we consider the relationship between two concepts—music and politics—broadly, in search of ways in which they elucidate each other as well as resist pairing. The class … Continued