The Department of Dance established the 1st undergraduate certificate at UNC Charlotte in 1999 with its Professional Training Certificate in Dance partnering with the North Carolina Dance Theatre
UNCC Dance nurtures creativity and builds a solid foundation for dance.
The Department of Music generates over 60 performances annually.
The BA in Dance Education with courses in place since 1978, is one of the two first programs licensing teachers in dance education in the North Carolina.
Visiting critics have included Rafael Moneo of Madrid, Glen Murcutt of Australia, Nader, Tehrani of Boston, ShOP in New York, Rick Joy of Tucson, Brian MacKay-Lyons of Nova Scotia, and more.
The SoA offers approximately 15 graduate assistantships annually, providing opportunities for students to work with and support faculty in the areas of teaching and research.
Of the Music Department’s faculty - one formerly led the House Band for the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.
The enrollment of majors and minors in the Department of Music has grown by 284%.
Of the Music Department’s faculty - one operates the premier digital recording studio in the Southeast.
Of the Music Department’s faculty - one is an award-winning composer.
The Undergraduate Program attracts over 350 applications annually for 64 seats in the first year design studio.
The SoA was recognized by “Architect Magazine” as one of the top five design build programs in the country.
To become a licensed architect, an individual must possess a Professional degree in architecture from a program accredited by NAAB.
Of the Department of Music faculty, one has been interviewed by The New York Times, ABC News, and CNN about his innovative teaching at UNC Charlotte
The SoA is only 1 of 2 architecture programs in the country that offer a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Architecture, and a Master of Architecture within the same School.
The SoA incorporates “field trip week” each semester, with opportunities to travel with faculty to cities around the country. Recent visits include NYC, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, and more.
The SoA is comprised of approximately 250 undergraduate and 100 graduate students, with 25 full-time faculty and approximately 10 visiting instructors.
Of the Music Department’s faculty - three are Music Directors in local churches.
Advanced undergraduate and graduate students have opportunities to engage in faculty research during their course of study.
The University Chorale recently completed a its first-ever international tour, performing in Rome, Venice, Florence, and other Italian cities.
Of the Music Department’s faculty - one is an acclaimed Bosendorfer piano artist and co-author of a widely used text for piano pedagogy.
The Department’s string program has grown rapidly to include three orchestras, and an extensive chamber music program.
Of the Music Department’s faculty - eleven perform with the Charlotte Symphony.
The Department of Music offers three undergraduate degrees, and will soon offer a Masters of Art in Music Education.
Over 25% of the student body in the SoA participate in study abroad opportunities. Recent cities include Spain, Shanghai, the Netherlands, Rome, and more.
