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Bachelor of Music in Performance - Instrumental

Bachelor of Music in Performance - Vocal

Bachelor of Music in Music - Music Education

Bachelor of Music in Music - Music Industry

Bachelor of Music in Music - Jazz

Master of Music in Jazz Studies


Welcome! Our greatest desire is to serve you on your journey as a musician with an experience that is both memorable and impactful. In this 21st-century new music business, our programming, degree structure and department culture are designed for you to become well-equipped and sufficiently tooled for success. We accomplish this by offering you the opportunity to learn from an award-winning faculty. Our faculty comprises practitioners, scholars and researchers who have thriving careers, enhanced by GRAMMY-awarded artists-in-residence. Our Visiting Guest Artist Series puts internationally renowned music professionals in one-on-one settings with you as the recipient of a vast pool of knowledge. Finally, our touring and performing ensembles — in which you will have membership — facilitate your experience on national and international festival stages and arts conferences. When you join our Eagle family to earn a degree from the NCCU Department of Music, you will garner tools for success to soar. How high you fly is up to you!

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SISTER ACT in Broadway SISTER ACT
(9/28/18 - 10/7/18)
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