Training
•Bullet: The Instrumental Emphasis is coordinated by José Rivera and includes Theory I–III, Conducting I–II, and Orchestration and Arranging alongside content-pedagogy methods courses
•Bullet: Majors complete a full-semester internship (student teaching) that leads to a Standard Professional I North Carolina teaching license; the program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Instrumental auditions are area-specific: winds with Dr. Tim Altman, bowed strings with Dr. Holland Phillips, guitar with Dr. Aaron Vandermeer, and percussion (snare drum, mallets, timpani) with department chair Dr. Joseph Van Hassel
•Bullet: Instrumental majors perform in University Orchestra, University Band, or Spirit of the Carolinas, UNCP's marching band, as their major ensemble
Facilities
•Bullet: Moore Hall houses instrumental faculty studios and a rehearsal hall with a Baldwin grand piano; ensembles also perform at the 1,600-seat Givens Performing Arts Center
Value
•Bullet: Music scholarships are available to new and returning majors based on talent, academics, and involvement
