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Instrumental Day at UNCSA

UNCSA Instrumental Day

Take your musicianship to the next level and experience life at a performing arts conservatory. UNCSA faculty artists invite you to our 1st Annual Instrumental Day on Saturday, September 19, 2026!

Instrumental Day offers an opportunity to learn from conservatory faculty, connect with current students, and explore the School of Music.

Register for Instrumental Day

Participate in instrument-specific masterclasses, interactive clinics and side-by-side music-making while strengthening your technique and preparing for future auditions and performances. Registration also includes complimentary tickets to the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra that weekend.

Registration

Individual Registration Fees: $20

Need assistance? 

If the registration fee presents a financial hardship, please ask your band or orchestra director to contact Laura Stevens at stevensl@uncsa.edu to discuss available assistance.

Register for Instrumental Day

Instrumental Day Schedule

Time Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Strings

10:45 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

Registration & Check In - Woodwind, Brass and Percussion
Watson Hall Lobby

 

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

UNCSAWind Ensemblemini-Concert and “Ride Along” (Bring Your Instrument!)
Hear UNCSA Faculty Oboist, Rachel Messing perform with the UNCSA Wind Ensemble led by Mark Norman. “Sit-in” with the ensemble and perform the very exciting work "La Chancla" by Daniel llinás!
Watson Hall - SMC 167

 

12:30 p.m.-1:20 p.m.

Lunch
UNCSA Dining Hall

 

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Masterclass
Instrument-specific clinics to help you prepare the 2026-2027 All Region/District solo material
Locations to be announced

 

2-2:30 p.m.

 

Registration & Check In - Strings
Watson Hall

2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

All participants select one class to attend:
Scales: Gateway to Musicianship! Mastering scales through improvisation and exploration for all instruments
Just Breath! A deep dive into the art of breathig for all wind instruments
Peak Performance! Practice techniques for audition preparation
Slow and Steady! How to practice slowly and musically at the same time
Locations to be announced

4-5 p.m.

UNCSA Faculty Recital
Watson Hall

5:15 p.m.

Woodwind, Brass and Percussion are dismissed
Dinner break on your own

String Masterclasses on 2026-27 All Regional/District Music
SMC 167 

6:20 p.m.

 

Strings are dismissed
Dinner break on your own

7:30 p.m.

Attend the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra Concert featuring Internationally acclaimed saxophonist and UNCSA alumnus Steven Banks
Brendle Recital Hall on the campus of Wake Forest University

 

Parking:

Watson Hall: Guest parking is available at the UNCSA Welcome Center located at 1533 S. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127. Watson Hall is a short walk from the Welcome Center.

MAP TO WATSON HALL

Brendal Recital Hall: Wake Forest University, 1775 Wake Forest Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27109

MAP TO Brendle recital halL