Music News
Alumni Survey Shows Employment Outcomes for Arts and Design Majors
June 21, 2024
The Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP) recently released the special report “Arts and Design Alumni Employment and Perspectives on Their Work and Careers,” which found that more than half of the graduates answering the survey have jobs in their fields, and that 75% of them have arts or design-related … Continued
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Amy Zigler Named Assistant Professor of Musicology
June 18, 2024
College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of Amy Zigler as Assistant Professor of Musicology. Amy Zigler is a musicologist and pianist whose research examines issues of gender and sexuality in music, and the socio-cultural implications of (auto)biographical narratives in nineteenth- and twentieth-century … Continued
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Clair Nguyen Named Lecturer in Music Theory
June 4, 2024
College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of Clair Nguyen as Lecturer in Music Theory. Nguyen’s primary research focuses on the intersections of music theory and film studies, and includes films, music videos, video games, and Japanese anime. Her secondary research area centers … Continued
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Eric Laine Named Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice
June 4, 2024
College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of tenor Eric Laine as Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice. Acknowledged by the San Diego Story for his “vocal allure” and “fiery declamation,” Laine has gained recognition as an innovative artist both on stage and in … Continued
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UNC Greensboro Brings Piano Virtuoso Lang Lang and Country Music Singer Brandy Clark to Campus
May 15, 2024
College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean bruce mcclung has announced the roster of artists for the 2024-2025 UNC Greensboro Concert and Lecture Series (UCLS). UCLS, the longest running concert and lecture series in North Carolina, will present for it’s 112th season: Brandy Clark: A 16-time GRAMMY® nominee and winner … Continued
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Luke Ellard Named Assistant Professor of Clarinet
April 16, 2024
Clarinetist, composer, and educator Dr. Luke Ellard strives for art that continually reaches out, engages thoughtfully with communities, and values authenticity unapologetically. With a passion for finding intersections between the past and future, Ellard has drawn from their experience as a contemporary and interdisciplinary collaborator with groups such as Bang … Continued
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Janinah Burnett Named Assistant Professor of Commercial Voice
April 11, 2024
College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of Janinah Burnett as Assistant Professor of Commercial Voice. Janinah Burnett’s artistry has carved out a place for her as one of the most versatile and accomplished singers of her generation. Ms. Burnett has performed with … Continued
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Khristopher Smalling Named Assistant Professor in Music Production and Technology
April 8, 2024
College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of Khristopher Smalling as Academic Professional: Assistant Professor in Music Production and Technology. Smalling is a second-generation Jamaican American, multi-instrumentalist, classically trained trombonist, electronic music producer, arranger, and educator. He has taught “Electronic Music Production,” “Studio … Continued