The Master of Music in Multiple Woodwinds Performance program at UNC Greensboro is an elite, pre-professional “doubling” program designed for the versatile 21st-century musician. It prepares students for careers as pit orchestra musicians, studio artists, and versatile performers by focusing on rigorous applied study across three different woodwind instruments.
About the School of Music
The School of Music at UNC Greensboro was ranked #1 in the U.S. by Best Value Schools in 2025.
The UNCG School of Music offers the only comprehensive degrees in music education and music performance in the State of North Carolina, from the undergraduate level through doctoral study.
The school is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
master of Music in Multiple Woodwinds Program Distinctions
The Master’s in Multiple Woodwinds Performance moves away from the traditional model of mastering a single instrument to prepare graduates for diverse commercial and theatrical careers.
The MM in Multiple Woodwinds Performance is exclusive to UNCG within the state of North Carolina.
The MM in Multiple Woodwinds Student Experience
Multiple Woodwinds students focus on high-level artistic mastery across three distinct woodwind instruments rather than just one.
Unlike other instrumental degrees, students do not belong to just one studio. The week is split across separate lessons, masterclasses, and studio classes with different professors for primary and secondary instruments.
The curriculum builds real-world business acumen. Coursework covers music industry entrepreneurship, professional networking, and how to successfully contract yourself as a commercial musician.
Greensboro boasts a lively arts scene, which positions students to gig locally in regional theater pits, community orchestras, and commercial jazz gigs.
After Graduating with your Master’s in Multiple Woodwinds performance
Because woodwind “doublers” can play multiple instruments, they possess a distinct competitive advantage over single-instrument specialists in commercial and theatrical industries. Some potential career paths include:
- Musical Theater Pit Musician
- Commercial Studio Musician
- Private Studio Instructor
- Symphonic Woodwind Pedagogue
- Military Band Musician
- Freelance Chamber Musician
How To Apply to The Master of Music in Multiple Woodwinds Performance
Students interested in the Master of Music in Multiple Woodwinds Performance complete UNCG’s undergraduate admission process and the School of Music application/audition process.
Frequently ASked Questions About the Masters in Multiple Woodwinds Performance
Program Details
Degree Type: Master's
College/School: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Program Type: Majors & Concentrations
Class Type: In Person
Catalog Name: Performance, M.M. Multiple Woodwinds (Three Instrument Track) Concentration
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Nicholas Lewis, DMA
nelewis@uncg.edu
Graduate Student Services Specialist
336-334-5794