Music: UNCW

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.

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The UNCW Department of Music is rated 3^rd on a list of “5 Best Colleges for Music Majors in North Carolina” by Zippia

Zippia rated universities in terms of which offered the best music programs and career opportunities for graduates, taking into account mean earnings and employment data; and general academic factors including admissions selectivity, graduation rate, cost and student debt, among others.