Department of Art, Design, and Music
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Charlotte,North Carolina 28274
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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
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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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