"music can change the world"
— Ludwig Van Beethoven
You are a listener. You dream of leading choirs, conducting orchestras, teaching students, 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 your development as a musician and to prepare you for a career in music. Winthrop offers
four undergraduate and three graduate music degree programs.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
4th Annual Celebraton of Black Music History
02.23 | 7:30-9 p.m.
Cultural Event
Symphonic Band & Wind Symphony Concert
02.24 | 7:30 p.m.
Cultural Event
All-State Chorus
02.26 - 02.28
Carolinas Wind Orchestra Concert
03.02 | 7:30 p.m.
Cultural Event
Women's History Month Recital
03.03 | 11 a.m.
Cultural Event
Brass Ensemble Showcase
03.08 | 4:00 p.m.
Saye Mayernik on Trombone, BM-COMP Senior Recital
03.27 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
James Gragg, Voice - Bachelor of Music in Composition Senior Recital
03.27 | 7:30 p.m.
Terrell Jackson, clarinet - Bachelor of Music in Performance Junior Recital
03.29 | 7:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble Concert
03.31 | 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Cultural Event
Clarinet Ensemble Concert
04.01 | 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Anthony Padillo, cello - Bachelor of Music in Performance Senior Recital
04.03 | 5:30 p.m.
Lilie Robles-Smith on Trumpet - BME-MUSE Junior Recital & Will Isenhour on Trumpet - BM-MPER Junior Recital
04.03 | 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Woodwind Quintet Recital
04.07 | 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Deven Bailey on Saxophone - BM-COMP Senior Recital
04.08 | 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Department of Music Guest Ensemble Performance
04.09 | 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Riley Wright on Piano - BM-MPER Junior Recital
04.10 | 5:30-6:00 p.m.
Opera Performance
04.11 | 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Cultural Event
Rock Hill Music Club Spectacular Student Performance
04.12 | 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Paul Smit on Trombone - BM-MPER Junior Recital
04.12 | 7:30-8:00 p.m.
Winthrop Symphony Orchestra Concert
04.15 | 7:30 p.m.
Cultural Event
Eric Johnson (MM-Conducting)-Graduate Conducting Recital
04.16 | 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Jarvis Miller MM-Choral Conducting
04.17 | 7:30 p.m.
Ethan Carter, euphonium - Bachelor of Music in Education, Instrumental with focus in Performance Junior Recital
04.18 | 5:30 p.m.
Matthew Manwarren, piano - Faculty Recital
04.19 | 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Chorale and Collegiate Choir Concert
04.21 | 7:30 p.m.
Cultural Event
Clarinet Choir Concert
04.22 | 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Cultural Event
The Composers' Ensemble
04.23 | 11:00 a.m.
Symphonic Band Concert
04.23 | 7:30 p.m.
Cultural Event
Olivia Clifton on Trumpet - BM-MPER Senior Full Recital
04.24 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Wind Symphony Concert
04.26 | 4 p.m.
Cultural Event
Tigerland Brass Quintet Concert
04.26 | 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Cultural Event
Carolinas Wind Orchestra Concert
04.27 | 7:30 p.m.
Cultural Event
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 the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) of which the university is an institutional accredited member.
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Commercial Music
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a concentration in Commercial Music
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Music
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Music
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Music Composition
The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree with a concentration in Music Composition
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Music Education
The Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) degree offers certifications in Choral and
Instrumental.
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Music Performance
The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree in Music Performance
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Music Technology
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Music Technology
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M.M. Conducting
The Master of Music (M.M.) degree in Conducting
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M.M. Music Education
The Master of Music (M.M.) degree in Conducting
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M.M. Performance
The Master of Music (M.M.) degree in Performance
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Where will you perform?
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.
Lorrie Crochet, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Music, Professor of Music, Director of Bands
Office : 129 Conservatory of MusicPhone : 803/323-2255E-mail : crochetl@winthrop.edu
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