Department of Music at Greensboro College
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Our Department of Music is committed to developing the musical knowledge, appreciation, talents, skills, and teaching abilities of its students.

With a reputable, well-rounded, and in-depth degree program, music students graduate from Greensboro College as experts in their craft, fully prepared to pursue their passions as professional musicians or music teachers. Compared to larger, more competitive schools, music students at Greensboro College have more opportunities and experience performing in musicals, participating in operas, teaching music, and working one-on-one with professional musicians.

Majors and Minors


  • Music Education Major

    Students in the major earn their teaching licensure: state certifications required by K-12 schools. With a 100% job placement rate, our Bachelor of Music Education graduates are proven to succeed in a competitive job market.

    Learn More: Music Education Major

  • Music Major

    Students in the major receive a well-rounded music theory, history, literature, and performance foundation while honing their chosen music concentration. All incoming majors are required to (1) audition, (2) be tested in ear training and sight singing, (3) sight read, and (4) be interviewed by members of the Music Department.

    Learn More: Music Major

Auditions

Music Department auditions, required for entrance and scholarship consideration, are set for the following dates:

Saturday, February 21, 2026 – Also Fine Arts Day

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Students interested in auditioning must contact Dr. Kelly A. Poquette at kelly.poquette@greensboro.edu to schedule an audition date and time. Alternative arrangements can be made if neither date works.

Audition Requirements:

Students are to prepare and perform two pieces of contrasting styles and another piece that is a favorite. Instrumental students should come prepared with chromatic and major scales. Sight reading and a brief interview are part of the process. Students may have their own accompanist or request an accompanist when scheduling the audition.

Department of Music at Greensboro College Auditions

Dr. Josh Fitzgerald, Greensboro College class of 2019

“I loved the GC Honors program and Greensboro College. I felt safe and a sense of genuine belonging at the college. I worked closely with my thesis advisor and professors who helped inspire me to define my path and passion of interest. That path has led me to complete my doctoral studies in Engineering Mechanics.”

- Dr. Josh Fitzgerald, Class of ’19, Mathematics Major

Dr. Josh Fitzgerald earned his master's from Virginia Tech University (studied astrodynamics) as well as earning an Engineering Mechanics Ph.D. He joined the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX as an Advanced Mission Design Engineer, optimizing trajectories for the Artemis II and III missions to return humans to the moon.