College of Charleston Department of Music

66 George Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29424
843.953.5927
admissions@cofc.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Music (Performance)
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Theory/Composition)
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Music History)
Minor in Music

About the program

The Music Department at the College of Charleston is the centerpiece of musical life in one of the country’s most beautiful, historic, and cultured cities. Our students are taught by world-class artists/scholars in an environment that stresses one-on-one instruction, collaborative music-making, and rigorous scholarship. We offer a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree, which includes conservatory-level training within the framework of a liberal arts environment insuring a holistic educational experience. Our graduates have attended many of the world’s most prestigious music graduate programs resulting in successful careers in performance and academia.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Colgate University's overall acceptance rate is 12%

Faculty

Edward Hart
Donna DuPre
Tiffany Gammell
Amanda Castellone
Saundra
DeAthos-Meers
Natalia Khoma
Robert Lewis
Michael O'Brien
Marc Regnier
Paul Sánchez
Lee-Chin Siow
Blake Stevens
Robert Taylor
David Templeton
Yiorgos Vassilandonakis

BEEPLE x SŌ PERCUSSION, DRUID'S MACBETH, LOST LEAR and More Set for Charleston Gaillard Center's New Boundless Initiative

by A.A. Cristi — June 22, 2026

The Charleston Gaillard Center announced its Boundless initiative, bringing six programs to iconic venues across Charleston, including TRISHA BROWN DANCE COMPANY and Druid's MACBETH at College of Charleston's Sottile Theatre.

Charleston Playhouse Will Be in Residence at the College of Charleston Sottile Theatre

by Stephi Wild — November 29, 2021

Charleston Playhouse, Charleston’s first professional Equity Theatre Company, has announced that they will officially be in residence at the College of Charleston Sottile Theatre!

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