Jim Ketch, Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies, appeared on UNC’s “Well Said” podcast to discuss the 40th annual Carolina Jazz Festival happening February 15-18. Below is a transcript of the interview lightly edited for clarity and … Read more
After reviewing entries from across the globe, the UNC Department of Music is pleased to announce the six winners of the 2016 360ᵒ Jazz Initiative Call for Scores. The winners of the second annual composition competition are António Silva (Portugal), … Read more
The UNC Department of Music is proud to announce the creation of the Carolina Bluegrass Band under the direction of Russell Johnson. The Carolina Bluegrass Band joins a roster of ensembles that offer students diverse musical performance opportunities at the … Read more
Mark Katz, Distinguished Professor of Humanities and Director of the Institute for the Arts and Humanities, won the 2016 Dent Medal awarded by the Royal Musical Association in London. RMA has given the award annually since 1961 to one recipient … Read more
After the Luby Symposium successfully kicked off the summer, the Department of Music is looking forward to the next workshops. Below is a schedule of the public events stemming from the workshops. Events are free and open to the public. … Read more
May 8, 2016 Commencement Address, UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Music Thank you to Chair Toppin, eminent faculty, families – especially moms – graduates, and the many friends who have given their support and encouragement to one and all to pursue … Read more
We’re hiring! Help us spread the word about this exciting new bluegrass ensemble, and apply ASAP! The Music Department of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is searching for an ensemble director for the Carolina Bluegrass Band, a … Read more
Professor Tim Carter, who’s on leave this year as a fellow at the National Humanities Center, was featured on WUNC’s The State of Things on Wednesday’s show. Carter spoke about his research into political musical theater in America in the … Read more
The Dominican Project CD was released by Summit Records March 2016 and features the music of two UNC music faculty, Stephen Anderson and Juan Álamo. The project began when Guillo Carias invited Anderson to perform with him at the 2014 Jazzomania Jazz Festival … Read more
