"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.
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.
Join us for the Grand Re-opening of Byrnes Auditorium,
April 4 - 9, 2025!
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.
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.
Commercial Music
Commercial Music
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a concentration in Commercial Music
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Music Composition
Music Composition
The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree with a concentration in Music Composition
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Music Education
Music Education
The Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) degree offers certifications in Choral and Instrumental.
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Music Performance
Music Technology
M.M. Music Education
Meet the people who are shaping the next generation of musicians.
Lorrie Crochet, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Music, Professor of Music, Director of Bands
Office: 129 Conservatory of Music
Phone: 803/323-2255
E-mail: crochetl@winthrop.edu
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.
