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Wilmington,North Carolina 28403
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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


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 Info:

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



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