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Support the Promise of the School of Music

The School of Music is recognized as a regional, national, and international leader in preparing professional musicians for tomorrow’s society. A world-class, diverse, and inspiring faculty educates and mentors students to study, perform, teach, and advocate for music’s important role in human life.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

From its vibrant University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra, Choral, Band, and Opera Studies programs to nuanced areas of study that include piano pedagogy and computer music, the School of Music enjoys high status in the profession of music education. The school’s mission endeavors to prepare new musicians with the skills and knowledge to be successful in their careers while championing music in our lives. Degree programs focus on leadership in music teaching, performance, composition, research, and related fields. Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees are offered at the undergraduate level. Master’s in Music and Music Education degrees anchor a graduate program also offering a Doctor of Musical Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education.

HALLMARKS & RANKINGS
  • The School of Music is peer-evaluated to be among the most highly regarded music schools and conservatories in the U.S. and its Graduate Piano Pedagogy program is annually evaluated among the top three such programs.
  • Acclaimed and unique institutes and centers include the Carolina Institute for Leadership and Engagement in Music.
  • Outreach programs such as The USC String Project, Congaree New Horizons' Bands for seniors, and Community Music School are expanding music’s impact in South Carolina.

PRIORITIES

The School of Music’s major priorities involve program enhancements, undergraduate and graduate student support through the creation of newly endowed scholarships, assistantships and fellowships, and endowed professorships. Unrestricted support is sought for the Band program, Symphony, Choral, Opera Studies, Graduate Piano Pedagogy program, Southeastern Piano Festival, and other music programs including jazz studies and chamber music. Your support will ensure the School of Music’s continued ability to attract highly acclaimed faculty, and talented students to match their passions in every musical area. Both are essential to compete among the world’s finest music schools and conservatories.




For more information, contact:

Leslie A. Wrenn Director of Development

School of Music
School of Music Building Room 101B Columbia, SC 29208 USA
Phone: 803-576-5897
Fax: 803-777-6508
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