The Department’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble has grown to be one of the finest college bands in the Southeast.
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.
Of the Music Department’s faculty - one is an award-winning composer.
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.
Since 2002, the Master of Architecture Student Society (MASS) has staged CriticalMASS, an all-day symposium of thesis work from Schools of Architecture in the Southeast.
To become a licensed architect, an individual must possess a Professional degree in architecture from a program accredited by NAAB.
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.
The SoA is comprised of approximately 250 undergraduate and 100 graduate students, with 25 full-time faculty and approximately 10 visiting instructors.
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
Advanced undergraduate and graduate students have opportunities to engage in faculty research during their course of study.
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 is located in Storrs Hall, designed in 1990-92 by Charles Gwathmey, FAIA (1938-2009) of Gwathmey Siegel & Associates in New York. Born in Charlotte, NC.
The University Chorale recently completed a its first-ever international tour, performing in Rome, Venice, Florence, and other Italian cities.
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.
The SoA has three design research centers: 1) Digital Design Center; 2) Center for Integrated Building Design Research; 3) Design and Society Research Center.
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.
The School of Architecture (SoA is fully-accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
Students gain practical experience to develop as scholars and artists.
The Undergraduate Program attracts over 350 applications annually for 64 seats in the first year design studio.
Of the Music Department’s faculty - one is former alto sax player with the Harry Connick Orchestra.
Of the Music Department’s faculty - one is the Past-President of the International Trombone Association.
The SoA was recognized by “Architect Magazine” as one of the top five design build programs in the country.
