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, including aBachelor of Arts degree in music with a concentration in music technology. Courses
cover fundamentals of music technology, audio recording/post-production,synthesis/signal processing, and audio for visual media.
Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music
This ensemble plays classic big band repertoire written by composer such as Count Basie Orchestra, Thad Jones, Maria Schneider, Duke Ellington, and Mary Lou Williams. Space is limited and a ticket will be required to attend this event.
Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music
The Commercial Music Ensemble performs popular music genres including rock, R&B, Soul, Country, and hip hop. In the past, we have played songs by Stevie Wonder, Lake Street Dive, 4 Non Blondes, and Whitney Houston. Space is limited and a ticket will be required to attend this event.
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.
