UNCSA

High School, Undergraduate and Graduate Piano

School of Music

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Is the UNCSA piano program right for you?

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Piano and Collaborative Piano

The piano program offers high school, undergraduate and graduate piano as well as graduate level collaborative piano. You will be part of a renowned program that educates you to be a versatile artist, ready for the challenges and opportunities of today’s professional world.

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Intense Individual Study

Receive highly-personalized instruction from resident studio teachers who are also seasoned performers. Additionally, you will be immersed in a conservatory experience that has you taking 70 percent of your classes in the School of Music and 30 percent liberal arts classes.

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21st Century Curriculum

The piano 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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Music schools in the United States - The Hollywood Reporter 

Piano Faculty

Allison Gagnon
Allison Gagnon— Collaborative Piano Department Chair

 

Dmitri Shteinberg
Dmitri Shteinberg — Piano

 

Dmitri Vorobiev
Dmitri Vorobiev — Piano

 

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Dedicated performance venues
Meet Saxton Rose, Dean of Music
Saxton Rose, Interim Dean of Music

In 2008, Saxton Rose became only the second bassoon professor in the 50-year history of the UNCSA School of Music. He is one of America’s most recognized bassoon soloists and chamber musicians, and has served as dean since June 2021.