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.
Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music
Contact: music@winthrop.edu
April 09
Byrnes Auditorium Grand Reopening Closing Finale Event featuring Winthrop Symphony Orchestra
04.09 | 7:30 p.m.
Byrnes Auditorium
Cultural Event
The Winthrop Symphony Orchestra makes their debut in Byrnes Auditorium featuring Dr. Matthew Manwarren performing on the Winthrop Organ in Remo Giazotto’s beloved Adagio on Themes of Tomaso Albinoni (commonly known as the “Albinoni Adagio”). Winthrop sophomore and WSO Concertmaster Cece Trower will be a featured soloist. Other works on the program include Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Schubert’s Symphony No. 5, and the world premiere of Mother’s Petunias composed by Winthrop graduate Madison Bush (’22).
Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music
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.
For the safety of our community, all motor vehicles parked on the campus or any property
owned by Winthrop University, must be registered with the Winthrop University Police
Department and be issued either a Regular parking permit, a Temporary parking permit,
or a Visitor’s parking permit. Temporary or Visitor parking permits can be obtained
online either before or upon arriving on campus.
