Academics

Music

Music - Experience the Music! Newberry College’s nationally accredited (NASM) Department of Music is perfect for aspiring music performers, music teachers, and church musicians. We strive to prepare students for future careers in all areas of music. With a low student-to-faculty ratio, and an outstanding faculty of active performers who are also experienced teachers, every student receives the kind of personalized, attentive instruction that is essential to developing one's musical talent to the fullest. The Alumni Music Center recently renovated its front lobby and recital hall as the beginning of an initiative to improve the resources for Newberry’s Music Department. Currently the Center houses a 150-seat recital hall, practice rooms, a band room, offices, and classrooms.

Don't Miss These Notes
  •                  ENJOY THE SUMMER and PRACTICE!  PRACTICE!  PRACTICE!
  • William "Bill" Long, Retired, Director of Bands.
  • Dr. Arthur Haecker has been appointed Interim Director of Bands.
  • Dr. John Roberts has been appointed Assistant Director of Bands.
  •                 Our 2013 Music Department Newsletter will be available soon with more details!
  • Become a member of the Newberry College 'Friends of Music'.  This is a new and exciting way to be an extension of NC Music in your area. 
  • ATTENTION MUSIC DIRECTORS!  Nominations for the NEWBERRYCOLLEGE MUSIC LEADER PROGRAM need to be completed by October 5!
  • Our Music Newsletters are now available on-line.
 

Mission Statement of the Department of Music

The Newberry College Department of Music, through a supportive student-oriented community, provides a comprehensive musical foundation from which students may pursue an ongoing involvement with music. The faculty and staff encourage the development of musicianship, creativity, critical thinking, leadership, and personal growth through instruction, performance, scholarship, and service. The Department of Music is dedicated to the aesthetic value of the musical arts and strives to ensure that Newberry College students remain passionate, lifelong advocates of music.

Department of Music graduates are prepared to participate and lead in a variety of levels in the field of music. Newberry music graduates include outstanding professional performers, and choral and instrumental music educators who lead excellent school music programs throughout the Southeast. Newberry music alumni have received graduate degrees in programs throughout the United States. Music Department graduates have also had successful careers in the music industry.

The Department of Music at Newberry College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).