master of music (M.M.)

 

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 mentorships to foster your development as a musician and to prepare you for a career in music.

Winthrop offers three graduate music degree programs that are all 2 year programs, including Master of Music in Conducting, Master of Music in Performance, and Master of Music Education.

 


ABOUT THE PROGRAM

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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 conducting, music education, and music performance degrees to prepare them for a life of professional, academic, and community service.

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LEARN ABOUT GRADUATE PROGRAMS

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Master of Music in Performance

Master of Music in Performance

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Master of Music in Conducting

Master of Music in Conducting

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Master of Music Education

Master of Music Education

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Graduate Assistantships

Students have the opportunity to work in their department and other campus offices as graduate assistants and associates.

Fully Accredited

Fully Accredited

An accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1940, the Department of Music is also accredited by the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education (now CEAP) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Performance Opportunities

Performance Opportunities

We offer personal attention and career mentoring as well as solo and ensemble performance opportunities to our students. 


OUR music FACULTY

Our music faculty are dedicated to developing relationships with each of our students. Nearly 95 percent of the full-time music faculty hold the highest degree possible in their teaching specialty and perform professionally outside of the university and across the region. 


    Master of Music Deadlines:

    Feb. 1, July 15, Dec. 1

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    Application requirements for the Master of Music program include:

    • All Official Transcripts
    • Bachelor's Degree in Performance
    • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
    • 2 Letters of Recommendation
    • Applied Entrance Audition

    CURRICULUMS


    Lorrie Crochet

    Lorrie Crochet

    Chair, Department of Music

    Office: 129 Conservatory of Music
    Phone: 803/323-2255
    E-mail: crochetl@winthrop.edu


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