The UNC Department of Music has announced that local bluegrass musician Hank Smith will join the faculty as a banjo instructor starting this fall. Smith will add to the Bluegrass Initiative at UNC by providing individual banjo lessons and collaborating … Read more

The UNC Department of Music has announced the Kenan Music Scholars Class of 2021. The four incoming students are Emma Schubart (violin) of Babylon, N.Y., Naomi Sutherland (harp) of Viroqua, Wis., Rebecca Williams (saxophone) of Asheville, N.C., and Jane Zhao (piano) of Cary, N.C. … Read more

Consider joining one of the many student ensembles offered through the Department of Music. We have all sorts of groups: small and large, Western and world music traditions, voice and instrumental. Take a look at the audition information below and come … Read more

We’re hiring! Help us spread the word about this new position, and apply ASAP! The Music Department of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is searching for a banjo teacher to teach lessons and participate with the Bluegrass … Read more

The Department of Music welcomes the Class of 2021 and is excited to meet all of our new students and see all returners. Incoming music majors should plan to attend the Music Department Orientation for First-Year and Transfer Students on Sunday, … Read more

  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