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Music Performance: Instrumental

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Inspire joy, glorify God, and fine-tune your talent through a music performance degree at NGU.

All-Steinway School

NGU is the one and only All-Steinway School among Christian universities in the Carolinas.

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Musical Performances

NGU’s Music Department presents over 40 performances each year. From student recitals to large ensembles, enjoy plenty of opportunities to perform.

Concentrations

Brass, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, and Woodwinds. Your passion directs your path at NGU.

Joyful Noise Begins Here

Pursue countless professions in the world of music performance. Band/choral/music director. Broadway/commercial/freelance musician. Composer, conductor, instructor, and more.

From composition to curtain call, inspiring music is more than a simple performance. It requires a deep understanding of musical writing, practice, technique, theory, style, and history. Master it all as you study music performance at NGU.

Experience Learning and Performing Together

Bands & Ensembles

You want choices? We’ve got them! Marching band in the fall. Pep band in the spring. Concert choir, jazz band, and a wide array of ensembles throughout the year. Whatever your passion, pursue it at NGU.

Perform, Perform, Perform!

Refine your skills and showcase your talents in over 40 performances each year. From chamber and ensemble performances to student and faculty recitals, there’s something for everyone. Performance thrives at NGU.

Work Studies for Every Level of Experience

Assist ensemble conductors as they prepare for rehearsals. Facilitate guest performances. Even advise younger musicians in their journey. Put your talent to good use for others.

Plenty of Space to Find Your Place

You need time and space to practice. Between Turner Chapel and the Hayes Fine Arts Center, enjoy access to over two dozen spaces designed for you to learn, practice, and perfect your craft.

Music Beside Experienced & Faithful Musicians

J. David Cudd, EdD
Associate Dean, The Cline School of Music

Gregory Graf, DMA
Director, Choral Activities

Cheryl Greene, DMA
Professor, Music

Liz Boehm
Academic Secretary, The Cline School of Music

Stephen M. Griner, MM
Instructor, Music

Angela Horn-Barrett
Associate Professor, Music

K. Brent Coppenbarger, DMA
Professor, Music

Fabio Parrini, MM
Professor, Music

Megan Scruggs Hollifield, MA
Instructor, Music Worship Studies

Christopher Davis, DMA
Professor, Music

W. Gary Rhoden Jr., MA
Instructor, Music Education

Darian K. Washington, DMA
Professor, Music

Michael Weaver, DM
Professor, Music

Study Music in a Brilliantly Composed Sequence

Elevate Your Perspective

You’ll also take Chapel for the first seven semesters, and Cultural Events for the first four semesters. This is the NGU difference, how you find your peak performance and elevate your perspective, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.

Stories that Started Here

Caleb Ruppe ʼ15

“I credit NGU for preparing me for every life and career adventure that I have had the opportunity to face.”

Grace Watson ʼ18

Some of her fondest memories of NGU comes from hanging out with fellow music majors in ‘The Music Lobby’ of the Cline School of Music.

Laura Brooks ʼ02

One of my favorite memories is late night hang outs and study sessions with music major friends in the music building.

More Successes

North Greenville University (NGU) admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.