Program Recognition
•NASM charter member since 1928
•Nearly 150 concerts per year including fully staged operas, symphony orchestra, and chamber music
•10:1 faculty-to-student ratio at the Petrie School of Music
Training
•Choral music education track preparing students for K-12 music teacher certification
•Approved by NASM; the College holds CAEP accreditation for all professional education programs
•Graduates meet certification requirements for teachers in South Carolina and several other states
Performance Opportunities
•Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series featuring world-renowned musicians
•Converse Opera Theatre with fully staged productions
•Symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, and multiple choral ensembles
Career Preparation
•Creativity That Works initiative integrates career skills into every year of the curriculum
•Professional experience through internships, faculty-mentored research, or other opportunities