This week is the 2018 International Bluegrass Music Association conference and World of Bluegrass festival in Raleigh. The department of music is going to have a major presence throughout the conference and festival and we’d love to see you there! … Read more
This week we’re excited to feature MUSC 212.006, the Carolina Bluegrass Band! The Carolina Bluegrass Band, performs traditional and contemporary bluegrass, steeped in local tradition and now appealing to a global audience. The Carolina Bluegrass Band debuted in November 2016, … Read more
by Parth Upadhyaya The UNC Department of Music has been celebrating the intersection between Latin and jazz music for years, but this year is special. Professors Stephen Anderson, Juan Álamo and David Garcia each have a unique Latin music repertoire … Read more
The Department of Music is deeply saddened at the passing of W.R. Kenan Jr. Professor Emeritus of Music James Haar (July 4, 1929 – September 15, 2018). Dr. Haar was born in St. Louis, MO and received his Bachelor of … Read more
This week we welcome Dr. Laura Stevens, our new Flute lecturer! Laura is both a talented educator and performer, having done both extensively throughout the region and world. Dr. Evan Feldman, Area Head for Winds, Brass, and Percussion, says of … Read more
Congratulations to Sarah Tomlinson, Musicology Ph.D. Candidate, on having her blog post “Singing the Archive in the Schoolroom: A Collaboration between the Library of Congress and the Global Scholars Academy” published on the Library of Congress’ website! Click here to … Read more
Miles Davis stated: “It takes a lifetime to sound like yourself.” Music 163 Jazz Improvisation I begins the creative quest to develop your voice as a musician. Jazz improvisation celebrates the performer as composer. This course introduces you to … Read more
We are excited to welcome Dr. LaToya Lain to our voice faculty as an assistant professor. Dr. Lain has been on the voice faculties of institutions such as Central Michigan University and New York University. Equally at home on the … Read more
MUSC 212.005 – Charanga Carolina Have you played for live salsa dancers lately? Do you like to salsa dance? You’ll love Charanga Carolina! Directed by Associate Professor David Garcia, this ensemble plays Latin music and performs for local salsa … Read more
This week we welcome to our faculty, Dr. Erin Cooper, as our new Assistant Director of University Bands. Dr. Cooper will be conducting the Symphony Band and teaching music education courses. “I am thrilled to have Dr. Erin Cooper working … Read more
