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Queens University of Charlotte

Department of Art, Design, and Music

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1900 Selwyn Ave
Charlotte,North Carolina 28274
704.337.2200
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy

Minor in Music

Minor in Music History

Minor in Music in Special Education

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Technical Theatre

Minor in Theatre Performance

Minor in Stage Combat


The Music Department provides a superior foundation for students who wish to become performers, teachers, therapists or music scholars. Students become more musically literate and explore what will become a lifelong appreciation for the art. Majors are offered in music and music therapy, with minors available in music, music theatre and music history. Not only will music majors perform in regular recitals, you'll also have the chance to hear a variety of live musical performances by special ensembles, individual majors, and music groups from across the Carolinas. Further, the Friends of Music at Queens bring outstanding professional musicians from around the world to perform for students and the community.

Faculty Info:

Siu Challons-Lipton, Peter DeVries, Brenda Fernandez, Bill Furman, Melissa Gamez, Denny Gerwin, Jayne Johnson, Paul Nitsch, Varvara Pasiali, Constance Rhyne-Bray, Justin Smith, Meg Stanley Johnson, Robert Teixeira, Michael Wirth, Zach Zubow.



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