UNCSA

High School, Undergraduate and Graduate Percussion

School of Music

Is the UNCSA percussion program right for you?

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A Full Range of Experiences

In the percussion studio at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, it’s all about finding your own rhythm. Being a student in the undergraduate percussion program means one-on-one private lessons, weekly studio master classes and ample opportunities to perform. 

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Intense Individual Study

Receive highly-personalized instruction from resident studio teachers who are also seasoned performers. As part of the conservatory experience, you will have weekly private lessons with your teacher to develop a personalized plan of study to meet your professional goals. 

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21st Century Curriculum

The percussion program’s 21st century curriculum offers practical courses geared toward making you successful in today’s highly competitive and challenging musical world.

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A Transformative Conservatory Experience

At UNCSA, you'll become part of a community of musicians and other artists, motivating you to take your talent to new levels.

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Meet Percussion Faculty, Ksenija Komljenović
 Ksenija Komljenović

Ksenija Komljenović, a prizewinner of the International Percussion Competition Luxembourg, is a percussionist, educator and composer from Belgrade, Serbia. Komljenović's musical journey has taken her across continents, performing, teaching and studying in Europe, the United States and Asia. She holds the distinction of being the first woman from Serbia to earn a Doctor of Musical Arts in Percussion degree.