The North Carolina Central University Department of Music emphasizes thorough musical preparation, professionalism and technological expertise. The program provides world-class performance, recording and research opportunities that prepare our graduates to become leaders in the arts.

Our program provides an outstanding and diversified curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees. The Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees are offered in Jazz Studies. The Bachelor of Arts offers concentrations in Music Education, Music Industry, Ethnomusicology and Sacred Music. NCCU also offers a minor in music.

Jazz Studies, Sacred Music, Music Industry and Ethnomusicology majors have the option of earning teaching licensure and a second degree in Music Education.

Come join the next wave of NCCU graduates helping to shape the future of music.

News & Announcements

Alumna Crystal Woods wins Regional Emmy Award

  On January 26, 2013, in Nashville, TN,  Crystal Woods won a Regional Emmy Award for Best Weekend Newscast: WRAL News at 11: Hurricane Irene Aftermath.  Ms. Woods is a member of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and has two Emmy nominations in addition to this award. She is a proud...

 

Sirens' Song

Visiting Professor Dr. Lance Hulme’s orchestra piece “Sirens’ Song” was selected to for the ABLAZE Records Orchestra Masterpieces compact disk release in June 2013.  The recording will take place in Brno, Czech Republic this summer and released shortly thereafter. This will be Hulme’s...

 

Spring 2013 Events

  MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE IMPORTANT SPRING 2013 DATES!  March 30, NCCU Band Blast; April 3-4, NCCU Operatorio Performance Ensemble: Hansel and Gretel; April 9, Percussion, Guitar and Strings Spring Concert; April 12-13, NCCU hosts NC Music Educators Association All-State Jazz Clinic; April 15-20, 23rd...

 

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