Music

For you, music is more than a hobby. It is how you express yourself, connect with others and bring your creativity to life. At Lander, you can turn your talent into something bigger: a future filled with purpose, performance and possibility. Whether you're drawn to the stage, the classroom or composing your own sound, our music program helps you grow as both an artist and a professional.

You will study music across styles, cultures and time periods — from classical to contemporary — while building your technical skills and performance confidence. You’ll work one-on-one with expert faculty, perform solo and with ensembles, and gain experience that prepares you for real-world success. Whether you dream of taking the stage, teaching the next generation or composing your own work, our music program helps you get there.

Reed Gallo
Department Chair

864-388-8345  |  rgallo@lander.edu |  Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center CC A359

Accreditation

Lander University is proudly accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. This accreditation ensures the highest standard of quality for our program offerings in Music.

Workforce Ready

A degree in music from Lander University can open up doors to exciting career opportunities for you.

You could become:

• A music teacher, inspiring students in schools or private lessons
• A band or choir director, leading ensembles with confidence
• A professional performer, sharing your talent on stage or online
• A composer or arranger, writing music for concerts, games or film
• A content creator, building an audience through covers, lessons or original work

You might also work in:

• Public and private schools
• Performing arts organizations
• Recording studios
• Nonprofit arts and cultural institutions
• Churches and community organizations

Lander also has a slate of graduate degrees that will unlock even more career potential.

The Career Promise

At Lander University, we promise that you will find a job within the first 60 days of graduation. If you don’t, we want you to work for us. We believe in what we teach, and we know our students are set up for success. That’s our Career Promise to Lander graduates: if you aren’t able to find a job within 60 days of graduating, Lander will hire you as a graduate assistant and guarantee your admission into the Lander graduate program of your choice.*

*To qualify for this program, students must graduate from Lander within four years and earn a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Additional admissions requirements may apply for specific graduate programs.

Outside the Classroom

At Lander University, learning isn’t limited to the traditional classroom space. Here are some ways our students take their learning to new levels:

• Performances: Our music ensembles give several performances each semester, both on campus and in our local community. These are open to music students, and students of all majors.
• Internships: Gain real-world experience and make professional connections, all while earning credit towards your degree program. Our faculty have relationships, in Greenwood and beyond, that can help you find the right internship for you.
• Travel as Education: Experience another culture for yourself by living and studying abroad. Or join your classmates and professors on a short-term study tour.
• Research: Lander regularly sends our students to regional and national conferences to showcase their research projects. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the annual Academic Symposium, held on campus each spring.

Meet the Music Faculty

Follow Us on Social Media

 Facebook

 Instagram

 YouTube