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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Minor Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

UNC Pembroke is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Training

The Music minor is open to students in any major and covers theory, history, and performance, with weekly private lessons available to minors and non-majors (30-minute lessons for 1 credit)

Minors study with the same studio faculty as BA Music majors, including Dr. Jaeyoon Kim and Dr. Piper Pack-Smith (voice), Dr. Mark Tollefsen (keyboard), Dr. Tim Altman (brass/woodwinds), and department chair Dr. Joseph Van Hassel (percussion)

Performance & Productions

Minors can join ensembles including University Orchestra, University Band, Pembroke Singers, University Chorale, and Spirit of the Carolinas, UNCP's marching band

Facilities

Moore Hall houses faculty studios, Steinway and Boston grand pianos, a 16-station Roland keyboard lab, and the UNCP Project Studio recording facility

Value

A music minor lets students stay active as performers while pursuing another field of study

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.43

Admit rate

93%

school-wide

Grad rate

44%

Enrollment

5.3K

Earnings

$43K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$3,648

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$7,648

Before aid

Average net price

$10,260

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 4:59 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

UNC Pembroke is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Training

The Music minor is open to students in any major and covers theory, history, and performance, with weekly private lessons available to minors and non-majors (30-minute lessons for 1 credit)

Performance & Productions

Minors can join ensembles including University Orchestra, University Band, Pembroke Singers, University Chorale, and Spirit of the Carolinas, UNCP's marching band

Facilities

Moore Hall houses faculty studios, Steinway and Boston grand pianos, a 16-station Roland keyboard lab, and the UNCP Project Studio recording facility

Value

A music minor lets students stay active as performers while pursuing another field of study

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

UNC Pembroke is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Training

The Music minor is open to students in any major and covers theory, history, and performance, with weekly private lessons available to minors and non-majors (30-minute lessons for 1 credit)

Performance & Productions

Minors can join ensembles including University Orchestra, University Band, Pembroke Singers, University Chorale, and Spirit of the Carolinas, UNCP's marching band

Facilities

Moore Hall houses faculty studios, Steinway and Boston grand pianos, a 16-station Roland keyboard lab, and the UNCP Project Studio recording facility

Value

A music minor lets students stay active as performers while pursuing another field of study

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Deadline

Early ActionDec 1, 2026

Priority AdmissionFeb 1, 2027

Final ApplicationAug 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Freshmen · uncp.edu

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply to UNC Pembroke and complete any separate Music Department or declaration steps

What's The Process

Audition Required

Submit the supplemental Music Department application and audition on the primary instrument or voice

Scholarship Info

Merit Scholarships

Music applicants are considered through the department audition

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.43

Admit rate

93%

school-wide

Grad rate

44%

Enrollment

5.3K

Earnings

$43K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$3,648

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$7,648

Before aid

Average net price

$10,260

After aid

College Scorecard

Program Recognition

UNC Pembroke is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Training

The Music minor is open to students in any major and covers theory, history, and performance, with weekly private lessons available to minors and non-majors (30-minute lessons for 1 credit)

Performance & Productions

Minors can join ensembles including University Orchestra, University Band, Pembroke Singers, University Chorale, and Spirit of the Carolinas, UNCP's marching band

Facilities

Moore Hall houses faculty studios, Steinway and Boston grand pianos, a 16-station Roland keyboard lab, and the UNCP Project Studio recording facility

Value

A music minor lets students stay active as performers while pursuing another field of study

Updated Aug 20, 4:59 PM