You are a listener. You dream of leading choirs, conducting orchestras, teachingstudents, or composing your own works. Learn music theory, aural skills, arranging,
music technology and more. A like-minded group of faculty, students, and staff with
a shared passion for all aspects of music, Winthrop’s Department of Music provides
supportive mentoring to foster yourdevelopment as a musician and to prepare you for a career in music. Winthrop offers
four undergraduate and three graduatemusic degree programs.
We sponsor over 100 performances annually, most of which are free of charge and open
to the general public! View our upcoming events calendar below.
February 15
Organ Performance by Dr. Manwarren for Rock Hill Music Club
02.15 | 2 p.m.
Byrnes Auditorium
Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music
Contact: music@winthrop.edu
February 17
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Winthrop University
02.17 | 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Byrnes Auditorium
Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music and the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. CSO is recognized as one of the nation's leading professional orchestras and the ensemble will deliver a thrilling world-class performance that brings the full force and beauty of orchestral music to the stage.
This concert is made possible by the generous support of the Springsteen Foundation, whose goal is to create greater access to the arts.
Tickets are $15 General Admission and can be purchased by clicking the more information button; Children 0-18 free with a ticketed adult; WU Students free
It is the mission of the Department of Music at Winthrop University to offer nationally
accredited music programs that provide students with opportunities to explore their
intellectual and creative potentials through liberal arts, music education, and music
performance degrees to prepare them for a life of professional, academic, and community
service.
accreditation
Intensive professional training is provided to ensure the development of highly motivated,
self-disciplined graduates. Students can be assured their Winthrop degree meets the
rigorous professional standards of theNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM) of which the university is an institutional accredited member.
Explore degree programs
Commercial Music
Commercial Music
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a concentration in Commercial Music
From the recital hall to the practice rooms, the facilities we provide on campus include
advanced technology studios in all the musical arts. We have what you need to excel
and expand your talent.
All motor vehicles parked on the campus or any property owned by Winthrop University,
which are driven by faculty/staff or students must be registered with the Winthrop
University Police Department and bear either a regular parking permit or a temporary
parking permit. Visitors to Winthrop University that desire to park on university
property for a limited time must register their vehicle with the Winthrop University
Police Department. Temporary or Visitor parking permits can be obtained
online either before or upon arriving on campus.
