The School of Music transforms lives through excellence in music teaching, performance,
creative activities, research and service.
We prepare musicians for professional careers and leadership in music teaching, performance,
composition, research and related fields, by offering more than 20 degree programs .
The School of Music serves as a cultural and educational center of excellence for
the state of South Carolina and the nation. Faculty members and their students engage
in community outreach activities by organizing and teaching workshops, classes, camps
and clinics. The School of Music enriches the musical life of the university and the
city by offering more than 300 concerts and recitals a year.
Together the students, faculty, and staff are going beyond the concert hall to create
purpose driven concerts and events in the community and utilizing music as the bridge.
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School of Music News
UofSC School of Music Professor David Cutler honored as Yamaha Master Educator
Recognized for his work in the field of Music Business and Entrepreneurship
Smooth Sailing
When Derrick Vaz graduated in May 2020, COVID-19 put a wrench in a 5-month contract he had lined up performing with a jazz band aboard the Celebrity Reflection cruise ship. But this year cruise ships were able to sail, and Derrick shared with us his experience performing in a post-COVID environment.
In Honor of Stephen Sondheim 1930-2021
Violin faculty, William Terwilliger honors the passing of world-renowned Broadway composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
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