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.
August 27
Dedicated to You: The Music of Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane
Aug. 27 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Barnes Recital Hall
A concert featuring Dr. Jeffery McEvoy on vocals, Dr. Tracy Patterson on saxophone, and Dr. Mark Lewis on piano, with Tom Hildreth on bass and Matthew Bratton on drums. The Winthrop Jazz Combo will open the performance.
This concert is free and open to the public.
This event is coordinated by the Winthrop University Department of Music. Contact music@winthrop.edu for more information.
September 15
Guest Artist Recital: Dr. Cory Mixdorf, trombone & Dr. Miroslava Panayotova, piano
Sept. 15 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Barnes Recital Hall
This recital is free and open to the public.
This event is coordinated by the Winthrop University Department of Music. Contact music@winthrop.edu for more information.
September 26
Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra Performance
Sept. 26 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Byrnes Auditorium
The Winthrop University Department of Music welcomes the Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra to campus for its first of five performances in Byrnes Auditorium during the 2026-27 academic year.
Admission: $5 with a Winthrop student ID
This event is coordinated by the Winthrop University Department of Music. Contact music@winthrop.edu for more information.
The Carolinas Wind Orchestra is comprised of musicians who work and live in the Carolinas, and the ensemble is directed by Dr. Lorrie Crochet.
This concert is free and open to the public.
This event is coordinated by the Winthrop University Department of Music. Contact music@winthrop.edu for more information.
October 28
Winthrop Symphony Orchestra Concert
Oct. 28 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Byrnes Auditorium
This concert is free and open to the public.
This event is coordinated by the Winthrop University Department of Music. Contact music@winthrop.edu for more information.
December 02
Winthrop Symphony Orchestra Holiday Musicale
Dec. 2 | 7:00-9 p.m. | Byrnes Auditorium
This concert is free and open to the public.
This event is coordinated by the Winthrop University Department of Music. Contact music@winthrop.edu for more information.
December 03
Symphonic Band & Wind Symphony Concert
Dec. 3 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Byrnes Auditorium
This concert is free and open to the public.
This event is coordinated by the Winthrop University Department of Music. Contact music@winthrop.edu for more information.
December 07
Carolinas Wind Orchestra Concert
Dec. 7 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Byrnes Auditorium
This concert is free and open to the public.
This event is coordinated by the Winthrop University Department of Music. Contact music@winthrop.edu for more information.
December 13
Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra Performance
Dec. 13 | 4-6 p.m. | Byrnes Auditorium
The Winthrop University Department of Music welcomes the Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra to campus for its third of five performances in Byrnes Auditorium during the 2026-27 academic year.
Admission: $5 with a Winthrop student ID
This event is coordinated by the Winthrop University Department of Music. Contact music@winthrop.edu for more information.
mission statement
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.
