UNCW Department of Music

11/19/2025

Join the UNCW Jazz Ensemble for an evening of jazz featuring some classic big band music and some contemporary works.

Tickets: https://uncwarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2159

11/17/2025

Experience the vibrant energy and rhythmic excitement of the UNCW Percussion Ensemble! Directed by Mitch Hebert, this concert features an eclectic mix of works showcasing the versatility of percussion—ranging from driving contemporary compositions to delicate, atmospheric soundscapes.

Tickets: https://uncwarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2189

11/16/2025

Join us for an evening of dynamic and spontaneous music-making with the UNCW Jazz Combo! Under the direction of UNCW jazz faculty member, Jay Killman, student musicians will perform a wide range of repertoire—from classic jazz standards to contemporary works and original arrangements.

Tickets: https://uncwarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2178

11/15/2025

11/15/2025

Beckwith Recital Series presents Argus String Quartet!

📅 Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📍 Beckwith Recital Hall
🎟 https://uncwarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2111

The Argus Quartet’s “vivacious foursome” (The New Yorker) is committed to bringing thoughtful and personal programs to both seasoned listeners and audiences new to classical music. The Quartet enjoys projects that celebrate collaboration, community, and risk-taking in venues of all shapes and sizes.

11/08/2025

🎉Tonight’s concert continues the celebration of Dr. Barry David Salwen’s 33-year career with a special concert featuring piano alumni Guitare Le, Theresa Dornburg, and Daniel Poissant, along with current piano student Thomas Austria.

Music by Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and selections from Fauré’s beloved Dolly Suite. Dr. Salwen will also perform solo favorites from his long and distinguished career at UNCW.

Reception to follow; come celebrate a lifetime of artistry and mentorship!

📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Beckwith Recital Hall
🎟️ Tickets: uncwarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2185

11/07/2025

Calling all Music Ed Alumni attending NCMEA! We hope to see you for our UNCW Alumni reception. Sunday, November 9, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, at Small Batch (5th & Cherry). Come raise a glass, enjoy a nibble, and catch us up on your teaching accomplishments!!

11/06/2025

Join us for two stunning performances celebrating the career of our own Dr. Barry Salwen!

Barry David Salwen & Domonique Launey, 4-Hands, 2-Pianos
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM | Beckwith Recital Hall
https://uncwarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2184

Salwen Celebration and Alumni Concert
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM | Beckwith Recital Hall
https://uncwarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2185

11/03/2025

🚨Today is your last chance to register for Seahawk Musician for a Day!! Attend classes, meet our faculty and students, sit in on ensembles and explore our beautiful Cultural Arts Building.

Info: https://uncw.edu/academics/colleges/chssa/departments/music/performances-engagement/seahawk-musician

Registration: https://uncwmusic.shopwindow.io/content/render/crm_form/a3c11c77-6b8f-442c-9705-d16a3177d062?presentation=web&preview=1 #0

10/31/2025

No tricks, just treats! We have a busy weekend of student recitals ahead of us, so keep the sugar rush going through Sunday. All recitals are held in Beckwith Recital Hall and are free to the public.

Our performers this weekend are:

Kai Williams, Bass-Baritone | November 1st, 4:00 PM

Emma Fields, Soprano | November 2nd, 4:00 PM

Izzy Roman, Soprano | November 2nd, 7:30 PM

10/17/2025

The UNCW University Chorale and Chamber Singers are so excited to share their first concert of the school year this Sunday, October 19 at 4pm in Beckwith Recital Hall. Come hear choral classics by composers including Moses Hogan, Felix Mendelssohn, and Florence Price as well as newer works by living composers including Ayanna Woods, David Lang, Diana Sáez, Arianne Abela, and more. We hope to see you there!

Tickets: https://uncwarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2160

10/16/2025

Come join the UNCW String Ensemble for a fun filled evening featuring the joys of Vivaldi and some of our favorite movie music!

Tickets: https://uncwarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2161