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Three UNCSA students from North Carolina selected for Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra
Three UNCSA students from North Carolina selected for Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra

Three high school students in the School of Music at UNCSA have been selected to participate in Carnegie Hall's prestigious National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA) this summer. Double bassists Gavin Hardy, a high school senior from Winston-Salem; Michael Stratford, a high school junior from Mooresville; and Simon Vázquez-Carr, a high school senior from Durham, have been recognized by Carnegie Hall as being among the finest players in the country following a comprehensive and highly selective audition process.

UNCSA presents spring edition of its Chamber Music Festival celebrating the 20th anniversary of Watson Hall
UNCSA presents spring edition of its Chamber Music Festival celebrating the 20th anniversary of Watson Hall

The School of Music at UNCSA presents the spring edition of its Chamber Music Festival with two concerts featuring distinguished guest artists Pavel Nersessian, world-renowned pianist; Robert deMaine, principal cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic; and alumna and violinist Delphine Skene, playing alongside faculty and students. The concerts will feature beloved chamber works by Brahms, Elgar, Haydn and Mozart.

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Beyond the Statuette: UNCSA's impact on the 2024 Academy Awards

From "Wicked" red carpet moments and heartfelt acceptance speeches to Ryan Gosling's "I'm Just Ken" performance, the 2024 Oscars captivate global audiences. And UNCSA made a strong appearance in the night's award-winning films.

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