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Aug
Exploring AI
UNCSA Emerging Technology in the Arts Residency

Hosted by the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts, the residency centers on AI and the work of acclaimed choreographer and Martha Graham Dance Company member Xin Ying, in collaboration with Mimi Yin and NUUM Collective. The event will bring together artists, technologists, legal scholars and industry leaders to examine the ethical, legal, technical and creative implications of AI for the arts.

19
Sep
Symphony
UNCSA Symphony Orchestra

Kick off the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra season with a program of powerful storytelling and musical depth.

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Sep
UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds: Cuentista!
UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds: Cuentista!

Step into a world where music sparks imagination and storytelling takes shape. The vibrant "Cuentista!" program invites audiences on a journey through colorful landscapes, inviting characters and unforgettable tales - brought to life by the UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds under the direction of Mark Norman.

Sep 29 - Oct 3
Fall Dance
Fall Dance

The past and present collide as the School of Dance opens its performance season with a dynamic exploration of movement across generations. Contemporary dancers take center stage to perform works shaped by shared training, mentorship and creative exchange.

Oct 1-8
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"Ruined" by Lynn Nottage

Amid the upheaval of civil war in Congo, Pulitzer Prize-winning "Ruined" follows the formidable Mama Nadi, whose bar becomes a haven for women marked by violence, loss and survival. She must skillfully navigate violent power struggles while protecting those who rely on her courage and cunning.

4
Oct
UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio Fall Showcase
UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio Fall Showcase

A night of spontaneity, groove and creative risk unfolds as the UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio presents a smooth showcase of sound. Student performers explore a wide range of jazz and improvised traditions, from structured charts to fully open-ended creation - highlighting individual voice, ensemble listening and real-time musical decision-making.

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2023-24 Performance Season: School of Music

UNCSA has announced its 2023-24 performance season for the School of Music.

“Next season in the School of Music will be thrilling for the audiences and music makers alike,” said Dean Saxton Rose. “We are presenting a plethora of music choices to enjoy, from classical to contemporary and everything in between, including works by a diverse group of artists. We’re excited to welcome new faculty members, renowned guest artists, and our extremely talented students back to our stages.” 

We are presenting a plethora of music choices to enjoy, from classical to contemporary and everything in between, including works by a diverse group of artists.

Saxton Rose, Dean of Music

Music Season Highlights

Performances

Among the standout performances the School of Music will offer during the upcoming season are: an outdoor performance of John Luther Adams’ “Ten Thousand Birds,” produced by members of the audacious contemporary music ensemble Alarm Will Sound; performances by the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra under new Music Director Robert Franz, including composition faculty Jared Miller’s thundering and ethereal ode to planet Earth, “Under Sea, Above Sky,” as well as the Duruflé Requiem, conducted by James Allbritten, with the UNCSA Cantata Singers, at Centenary United Methodist Church; and the UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds in a centennial celebration of Kurt Weill’s haunting Concerto for violin and wind orchestra, Op. 11.

Guest Artists

An impressive guest artist series will include concerts by Decoda, Carnegie Hall’s first-ever affiliate ensemble, called “some of the brightest young classical musicians in the world” by TimeOut New York; PRISM Quartet, cited as “a bold ensemble that set the standard for contemporary-classical saxophone quartets” by The New York Times; Imani Winds, presenting a program that shows off their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, and commitment to presenting exciting new voices along with classical masters of the jazz world; and trumpet phenom Adam Rapa, known for his eye-popping skills and intensity that electrify an audience.

Chamber Music Festival

The UNCSA Chamber Music Festival returns with heralded artists such as David Byrd-Marrow, horn; Kim Kashkashian, viola; Brant Taylor, cello; Axel Strauss, violin; and Pavel Nersessian, piano, as UNCSA celebrates the 20th anniversary of its stunning, 300-seat Watson Chamber Music Hall. Audiences will also have a chance to hear new faculty in recital, including award-winning Jamaican-American violist Jordan Bak and Serbian percussionist Ksenija Komljenović, along with other distinguished faculty concerts including faculty ensembles Black Mountain Trio and Watson Brass; and much more. Many concerts will be livestreamed for free as part of Live From Watson Hall.

A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute

The A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute will present Winter and Spring Opera performances and more, to be announced at a later date.

Tickets and information are available at uncsa.edu/performances.

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February 25, 2026