Emphasis in Choral or Instrumental
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.
Graduate Program Advisor:
Dr. Lorrie Crochet
crochetl@winthrop.edu
803/323-4610
Graduate Assistantships
Students have the opportunity to work in their department and other campus offices as graduate assistants and associates.
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).
Podium Time
Students taking our Master of Music in Conducting have access to ample podium time with large ensembles and performance opportunities.
"As a professional conductor and performer I am deeply indebted to Lorrie Crochet and Winthrop University. While pursuing my Masters of Music in Conducting at Winthrop I was given a great deal of podium time as well as having the opportunity to play in the Wind Symphony. This allowed me to not only observe Dr. Crochet run weekly rehearsals, but also allowed me to learn and experiment in front of a very good band. This provided me with a tremendous amount of confidence as a conductor. I've not seen many other Master's programs that provide as much podium time for conducting students as Winthrop University. To this day every time I'm on the podium I'm using skills that I learned at Winthrop University. I truly feel that one of the smartest professional decisions I've ever made was to attend Winthrop. I will always be grateful for my time at WU!"
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