UNCW Department of Music

12/02/2025

Join us this summer for Orff Courses @ UNCW, Levels I & III - June 15 - 26. Award-winning instructors promote Teaching with Joy in a fabulous coastal location. Discounted registration through April 1, with on-campus housing available.

https://people.uncw.edu/johnsond/uncw-orff.html

11/26/2025

🎶 WE'RE HIRING!🎶 The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor – Director of Bands, starting August 2026.

🗓️ Apply by January 5th!
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38021

11/22/2025

📅 Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
📍 St. Paul's Episcopal Church
🎟 Free and open to the public

Join the UNCW Chamber Singers, University Chorale, and conductor Dr. Aaron Peisner for their final concert of the semester, featuring music for choir and organ that resonates through the beautiful acoustic of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Highlights of this program include works by Jonathan Dove, Johannes Brahms, Hubert Parry, and Felix Mendelssohn. The choirs will be joined by Dr. Brendan Conner, organist at St. Paul's.

11/21/2025

Graduate Faculty from the UNCW Department of Music represents our Orff program at the national AOSA conference - with some great swag!

Check out our summer levels courses: https://people.uncw.edu/johnsond/uncw-orff.html

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