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If brass is your passion, you'll feel right at home at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Whether you're a trumpet, horn or trombone player, you'll study with active performers and world-traveling clinicians who are just as excited as you are about music.

Our brass faculty aren't just teachers. They're performers who make up the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Faculty Brass Quintet and coach dynamic student groups like the Trumpet Ensemble, Tuba Euphonium Ensemble and other chamber brass ensembles. You'll get personalized instruction, tons of performance opportunities and a supportive community that helps you grow.

Want to sit in on a rehearsal or get a free lesson before you audition? Reach out to Dr. Tim Altman — we'd love to meet you.

Whether you're pursuing piano professionally or just want to keep music in your life, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's keyboard program is built to support you. Piano and organ students receive weekly one-on-one instruction and perform in recitals, collaborative ensembles and chamber groups.

We welcome majors, minors and non-majors — so whether you're earning a B.A. in Music, Music Education or adding a minor, you'll have a place to grow as a performer and musician.

Interested in auditioning? You can schedule a free lesson, meet the faculty and even tour our beautiful music building. Contact Dr. Mark Tollefsen to get started.

If you're a tuba, euphonium or trombone player looking for a place to grow, perform and be part of a tight-knit studio — you'll love it here. At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, low brass students study with active, passionate faculty in a community that celebrates big sound and big opportunity.

You'll rehearse and perform with groups like the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Tuba Euphonium Ensemble, the University Wind Ensemble and the Spirit of the Carolinas Marching Band. We also invite community members to our concerts and love seeing new faces in the audience — or on stage.

Thinking about auditioning? We have spots available and would love to meet you. Set up a free lesson, tour our newly renovated music building or sit in with one of our ensembles to get a feel for the program.

To learn more, contact Dr. Joanna Hersey. We're excited to hear from you and help you take the next step.

At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, studying music history isn't just about names and dates — it's about exploring how music has shaped, and been shaped, by cultures around the world. From ancient chants to contemporary symphonies, our courses take you on a journey through time and across continents.

These classes are open to all music majors, minors and non-majors (with instructor permission). Whether you're a performer, composer, educator or just curious about the stories behind the sound, this is your chance to connect music to the world around you.

Questions? Reach out to Dr. Joanna Hersey. She'd love to help you get started.

Whether you see yourself behind a concert snare or driving a groove on a drumset, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's percussion program gives you the space and support to thrive. As a percussion student, you can choose to focus on classical percussion or drumset, with plenty of opportunities to explore both along the way.

You'll study with Dr. Joseph Van Hassel and perform in small and large ensembles. Develop your skills on snare drum, mallets, timpani, world percussion and more. From orchestral works to jazz, rock and new music, you'll build versatility that sets you up for any stage.

Contact Dr. Joseph Van Hassel to learn more.

At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, string students don't just study music — they live it. Whether you play violin, viola, cello or bass, you'll receive weekly one-on-one instruction from faculty who perform with professional orchestras across the state and beyond.

You'll perform in chamber ensembles, collaborate with peers in small groups and take the stage with the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Orchestra. It's a hands-on, performance-rich experience that helps you refine your technique, explore new styles and prepare for what's next. Whether that's graduate school, the symphony or a career in music education.

Have questions or want to schedule a visit? Contact Dr. Holland Phillips. We'd love to hear you play!

Whether you're composing your own pieces or diving deep into the structure behind your favorite scores, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's theory and composition sequence help you understand music from the inside out.

You'll take a four-semester sequence in music theory that moves from the fundamentals through chromatic harmony and into 20th-century techniques. You'll pair that with courses in aural skills that sharpen your ear and deepen your musicianship.

• All music majors take at least two theory and aural skills courses
• Students in Music Education or the Music Industry: Classical track complete the full three-course sequence
• Entering students take a placement exam to start at the right level for their background

You'll not only learn how music works — you'll learn how to write it, hear it and make it your own.

At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, your voice is your instrument — and your passport to performance, expression and growth. Whether you're preparing for a career on stage or simply want to become a stronger singer, our voice program offers expert instruction and personal support.

Private voice lessons are available to:

• Voice majors (1-hour weekly lessons for 2 credits)
• Music minors, concentrations and non-majors (30-minute lessons for 1 credit)

You'll study with our outstanding faculty, including Dr. Jaeyoon Kim, Dr. Piper Pack-Smith and Julie Welch. You'll also have the chance to perform in recitals, choirs, opera workshops and more.

No matter your background or major, if you're passionate about singing, we have a place for you.

Ready to get started? Contact Dr. Jaeyoon Kim. We'd love to hear from you.

If you play flute, clarinet or saxophone, you'll find expert guidance and endless opportunities at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Our woodwind faculty are not only passionate educators but also active performers who bring real-world experience into every lesson and rehearsal.

From solo coaching to chamber groups and full ensembles, you'll grow as a musician while building the skills needed for careers in performance, education or further study.

Want to learn more or schedule a visit? Contact Dr. Tim Altman. We'd love to connect and hear what you bring to the music.