The Department of Music at North Carolina Central University is dedicated to preparing students to excel as leaders in the music professions, through innovative teaching methods, individual attention and excellent facilities. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are committed to cultivating complete musicians, able to think critically, compete in the professional marketplace and creatively enrich a wide spectrum of artistic and educational environments. We strive to help our students embrace technology and comprehend the evolving roles of music in society. We also seek to promote greater understanding of the history and traditions of American music and the rich diversity among the world’s musics.
The Department of Music offers a strong, diversified curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees. The Bachelor of Arts is offered as a Liberal Arts degree, and with concentrations in Music Industry, Music Education (with North Carolina licensure), Ethnomusicology and Sacred Music. The Bachelor of Music and Master of Music are offered in Jazz Studies. In addition to the traditional degree programs listed above, the NCCU Department of Music offers an online Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Ethnomusicology, as well as undergraduate minor in music. The curriculum provides a major in music that emphasizes thorough musical preparation, professionalism and the development of appreciation of aesthetic diversity. Music studies at NCCU include research opportunities and internships with business and professional organizations. Such opportunities help build the foundation for the student’s practical knowledge, employment prospects, and graduate study.
| (919) 530-6319 ext. 6319 | |
| (919) 530-7979 | |
| lhelm@nccu.edu | |
| Dr. Lenora Helm Hammonds | |
| Department Chair |
