The UNCG School of Music is recognized as one of the most prestigious institutions in the nation and current publications have identified us as one of the “best buys” in college education. The School of Music occupied its new state-of-the-art facility in the fall of 1999, and with over 600 students and over 50 full-time faculty we combine a large enough size to have all necessary amenities while maintaining small class sizes and a strong sense of community. We have an active performing faculty and excellent student ensembles such as the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Symphony and University Bands, and Chamber groups of all sizes, including wind quintets, quartets, trios, and bassoon ensembles!

Unlike more specialized programs in conservatory-type institutions or more general curricula encountered in most departments of music, studies in the UNCG School of Music complement rigorous professional training with that broad liberal education necessary for students to function as informed, responsible citizens and to communicate effectively as musicians.

Undergraduate Programs

Scholarships are available to talented undergraduate music majors and are based upon the entering audition.You should plan on applying early and auditioning as soon as possible. I would suggest that Undergraduate applicants take the SAT as soon as possible if you have not already done so. There are academic scholarships available, which can offer far more financial help than the School of Music alone. If your grades are good at school and you have a good SAT score (1200 or more) then you should look into our top academic awards, the Merit Award scholarships.