MUSC 950.002, Seminar in Musicology: The Work and Power of Tape This graduate seminar uses a focus on one media format—magnetic tape—to think about the power relations inherent in sonic practices, especially recording. The focus will shape our theoretical field … Continued

by Parth Upadhyaya LaToya Lain sits at the desk in her office at Kenan Music Building with her head buried in a book and her back turned to the window overlooking the intersection of Colombia and Franklin Street. Her eyes … Continued

The Carolina Hip Hop Institute: MUSC 156, 157, and 286 Unlike most of our Course of the Week features, this week we’re featuring three at once. All three courses are available in the *new* 11-day program, called the Carolina Hip Hop … Continued

Born in 1922, Janet Knapp became the first female president of the American Musicological Society in 1975 (Grove Music Online). Knapp earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Oberlin College. A few years later, Knapp became … Continued

MUSC 212.002: Opera Workshop UNC Opera performs operas, operettas, and scene programs from a wide range of time periods and styles, including both standard and new works. UNC Opera generally presents one mainstage production per semester, often double-cast with orchestra, … Continued

by Catherine Zachary On March 30 and 31, Japanese classical dance master (buyoka), Umekawa Ichinosuke will perform in Moeser Auditorium as part of UNC Opera’s spring production. Ichinosuke will present a 20-minute dance performance, both as a soloist and in … Continued

by Parth Upadhyaya When the UNC Department of Music asked Aaron Harcus to organize as part of its William S. Newman Artists Series, he saw an opportunity for reflection. Harcus, an assistant professor of music theory, was influenced by Black … Continued

The UNC Sackbut Ensemble spent Spring Break at King’s College, London to collaborate with the choir for a performance in the newly renovated King’s College Chapel. The joint concert was led by Professors Michael Kris (UNC Music) and Joseph Fort … Continued

Zensi Miriam Makeba, also known as Mama Afrika, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, and activist. Born in 1932, Makeba started her professional singing career in the 1950s, and after gaining international attention worked extensively with American singer Harry … Continued

The Department of Music is excited to announce the 2019 Department Commencement Speaker, Pierce Freelon. Freelon is a born and bred Tar Heel from Durham, NC. A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in African American Studies, Freelon has … Continued