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University of North Carolina - Wilmington

Department of Music

Department of Music

601 S. College Road
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
910.962.3390
admissions@uncw.edu

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Jazz Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Music - Music Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Music - Performance
Bachelor of Arts in Music - General Music
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Minor in Music
Minor in Musical Theatre
Minor in Jazz
Minor in Choral Music

About the program

Welcome to the Department of Music! UNCW music students study with a dedicated faculty of internationally recognized artists and teachers, while enjoying small class sizes and extensive performance opportunities. Individual attention is the hallmark of the Department of Music at UNCW, as students and faculty work closely together to cultivate the fundamental concepts for lifelong learning, as well as developing the highest level of musicianship, creativity and scholarship related to teaching, performance, research, music technology and industry, and appreciation of music. In addition, the department is committed to enriching the quality of life within and beyond southeastern North Carolina by serving as a cultural and educational resource within the rich arts community in the region.

Acceptance rate

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) has a general acceptance rate of around 68-74%, but admission to the Department of Music requires a successful audition in the applicant's principal performance medium, and acceptance to the department does not guarantee overall admission to UNCW.

Faculty

Dr. Natalie Boeyink, Bass, Jazz Studies, Strings Coordinator Dr. Frank Bongiorno, Saxophone, Jazz Studies Ms. Christina Brier, Harp Mr. Dakota Corbliss, French horn Dr. Bettsy Curtis, Vocal Accompanist Mr. Kevin Day, Trumpet Ms. Marisa Dransoff, Uni-101 Music Dr. Steven Errante, Theory/Composition, Orchestra, Conducting Ms. Barbara Furr, Class Piano Mr. Rusty Harmon, Music Industry Mr. Mitch Hebert, Percussion Dr. Paolo Gualdi, Jazz Piano Mr. Jonathan Hill, Drum Set Dr. Justin Hoke, Guitar, Theory Dr. Daniel Johnson, Music Education, Music Fundamentals, Tuba/Euphonium Ms. Karen Kane, Recording Technology Dr. Nancy King, Chair, Voice, Opera Workshop Dr. Jonathan Kladder, Music Education, Music Technology Dr. Elizabeth Loparits, Collaborative and Applied Piano, Accompanying Ms. Constance Paolantonio, voice Mr. Byron Marshall, Class Piano Mr. Ryan Mulder, Saxophone Dr. Aaron Peisner, Director of Choral Activities Dr. Barry Salwen, Piano, Music History Mr. Jerald Shynett, Trombone, Jazz Studies Ms. Emily Shyr, oboe Dr. Clark Spencer, Strings Dr. Helena K. Spencer, Music History, Bassoon Mr. Dominic Talanca, Director of Bands, Music Education, Conducting Mr. Michael Waddell, Clarinet, Woodwinds, Theory Dr. Mary Jo White, Flute, Theory Dr. Danijela Žeželj-Gualdi, Violin, Viola

Boise State Will Perform Their Annual Holiday Concert This Week

Boise State Will Perform Their Annual Holiday Concert This Week

by Stephi Wild — November 10, 2025

Celebrate the season with the Boise State Department of Music at their annual Holiday Concert! Join in for an evening of festive favorites and winter classics as their talented ensembles bring holiday cheer to the Morrison Center stage.

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