MUSIC
Often called “the universal language,” music reaches minds and hearts in ways that nothing else can.
As a Coker music major, whether you choose to study piano, voice, or music education, you will follow rigorous yet rewarding curriculum that challenges and develops your creative and intellectual potential.
With personal guidance from accomplished faculty members, our discussion-based round table learning philosophy challenges students to explore, defend and communicate their ideas and creative perspective. Outside of the classroom, students benefit from immediate opportunities for solo performances, theatrical roles, internships, regional and national ensemble tours, study abroad and study away opportunities.
Coker University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
ALL-STEINWAY SCHOOL
In 2017, Coker University celebrated its designation as an All-Steinway School, honoring a commitment to use Steinway-designed instruments in all classrooms, practice studios and performance spaces campus-wide. Less than one percent of colleges and universities in the world are designated as All-Steinway Schools, and Coker is one of only three colleges in South Carolina with this distinction.
MUSIC LESSONS
Which Concentrations Feel Like
a Good Fit for You?
(B.A.)
General Music
Ideal for transfer students with an associates degree who wish to complete a BA in Music in two years or for students who wish to pursue a flexible course of music study with an emphasis in voice, piano, woodwind or bass instruments.
(B.A)
Voice
Learn to make the most of the instrument you were born with. If vocal performance is your strength, a concentration in voice is the perfect area of study for you. Opportunities to perform with the Coker Singers and in your own senior recital let you put your knowledge into practice.
(B.A)
Piano
Focus your music studies with a concentration in piano. You will study a thorough foundation of music theory, history and technique, with additional courses in piano pedagogy and literature, applied piano, collaborative piano. A variety of opportunities to perform helps you apply your knowledge.
(B.M.E)
Music Education
Combine your love of music with your love of teaching—and learn how to share the wonder of music with a new generation. Students completing the Bachelor of Music Education degree will be recommended to the State of South Carolina for certification to teach K-12 general music with an additional certification in either choral or instrumental music.
(B.A. – FOR THEATRE MAJORS)
Musical Theatre
If musical theatre is your real passion, a theatre major with a concentration in musical theatre will take you where you want to go. You will take courses in voice, acting, dance and theatre, supplemented with specific courses—like Broadway and Hollywood Musicals—plus numerous opportunities to perform.
Will You Be Auditioning?
Are you interested in applying for a visual and performing arts program at Coker University? Learn more about the process and submit your audition through the link below!
Click Here to Audition!Interested in Coker University’s High School Honor Band Clinic?
We invite high school students in grades 9-12 to participate in the inaugural Coker University Honor Band Clinic!
Students participating in this two-day clinic will work on challenging repertoire with collegiate faculty and guest clinicians, cultivating in a Saturday afternoon concert to showcase their hard work and achievements.
MEET YOUR MENTORS
Graham Wood
Professor of Music; Co-Coordinator of the Music Program
Research Background My research interests include musical theatre and musical film and the differences between the two. I have also been musical director for over 40 musical theatre productions and…
Reed Hanna
Clinical Faculty in Music; Coordinator of Instrumental Studies; Director – Coker University Concert Band
Year Started at Coker 2019 Education Background Doctorate of Musical Arts – Univ. of South Carolina Performance Certificate – Penn State University Master of Music – University of…
Inhye Cho
Staff Pianist
Year Started at Coker 2019 Education Background D.M.A. University of South Carolina A.D., Artist’s Diploma, Montclair State University M.M., Manhattan School of Music B.M., Keimyung University Favorite Thing…
Dr. Elizabeth Holmes
Clinical Faculty in Voice, Director of the Coker Community Music Program
Year Started at Coker 2022 Education Background DMA in Vocal Performance, Shenandoah University – 2021 MM in Vocal Performance, West Virginia University – 2007 BA in Music (Voice) & International Studies,…