"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.
Anthony Padillo (cello) - Senior Half Recital
02.23 | 4 p.m. Barnes Recital Hall Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Carolinas Wind Orchestra Concert
02.24 | 7:30 p.m. Byrnes Auditorium Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
All State Choral Weekend- SCMEA
02.27 - 03.01 Various Locations including: Byrnes Auditorium, McBryde Hall, Tillman Hall, Richardson Ballroom, and Barnes Recital Hall Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Symphonic & Wind Symphonic Concert
03.04 | 7:30 p.m. Byrnes Auditorium Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
Hope's Garden: Melodies for my Mother; Grief's Journey in Song; A Faculty Recital with Dr. Kristen Wunderlich
03.09 | 4:00 p.m. Barnes Recital Hall Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
Brass Night
03.11 | 7:30 p.m. Byrnes Auditorium Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
Cameron Harrison & Deven Bailey (saxophone) - Junior Half Recitals
03.25 | 7:30 p.m. Barnes Recital Hall Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Delta Omicron Musicale
03.27 | 7:30 p.m. Barnes Recital Hall Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
James Gragg - Jr. Composition Half Recital
04.01 | 7:30 p.m. Barnes Recital Hall Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Byrnes Auditorium Grand Reopening with Vince DeMartino (Guest Artist) Includes performance by Carolinas Wind Orchestra
04.04 - 04.09 | Performance times TBD Byrnes Auditorium Cultural Events Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
Winthrop Day Byrnes Grand Reopening Performance
04.05 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Byrnes Auditorium Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Winthrop Chorale & Collegiate Choir Concert
04.05 | 7:30 p.m. Byrnes Auditorium Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
Rock Hill Music Club Scholarship Winners Performance
04.06 | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Barnes Recital Hall Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Carolinas Wind Orchestra Concert
04.06 | 4 p.m. Byrnes Auditorium Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
Olivia Clifton (trumpet) - Junior Recital
04.06 | 7:30 p.m. Byrnes Auditorium Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Winthrop Symphony Orchestra Concert
04.09 | 7:30 p.m. Byrnes Auditorium Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
Opera Production
04.12 | 7:30 p.m.. Byrnes Auditorium Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
Opera Production
04.13 | 3 p.m.. Byrnes Auditorium Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
Wren Thompson (percussion) - Senior Full Recital
04.13 | 5 p.m.. Byrnes Auditorium Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Jazz Ensemble and Commercial Music Ensemble Concert
04.15 | 7:30 p.m. The Edge, DiGiorgio Campus Center Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
Clarinet Ensemble Recital
04.16 | 7:30 p.m.. Barnes Recital Hall Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
Woodwind Quintet Recital
04.17 | 7:30 p.m. Barnes Recital Hall Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
Chamber Singers Concert
04.22 | 7:30 p.m.. McBryde Hall Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
Symphonic Band Concert
04.24 | 7:30 p.m. Byrnes Auditorium Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
Olivia Clifton (trumpet) - Junior Half Recital
04.25 | 5 p.m. Barnes Recital Hall Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Wind Symphony Concert
04.27 | 4 p.m. Byrnes Auditorium Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
Carolinas Wind Orchestra Concert
04.28 | 7:30 p.m. Byrnes Auditorium Cultural Event Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
Cultural Event
Academy of Music Recital
05.04 | 3 p.m. Barnes Recital Hall Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
ST-ARTS Summer Program
06.02 - 06.20 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Locations Vary Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music Contact: music@winthrop.edu
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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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