Your Future in Music

The Bachelor of Arts in music degree is ideal for students who wish to pursue broad study in music while also double majoring or minoring in other fields. Students majoring in music will participate in music classroom, studio, and ensemble coursework, with a variety of interdisciplinary options and capstone projects available — including experiential placements, lecture recitals, or demonstrations. Music students have a choice of minors in business, computer science, graphic design, theatre, or over 40 other fields.

At CSU, all music majors receive individual attention with outstanding and well-credentialed faculty who are active performers in the community and region. CSU’s mission and vision as a Christian institution of higher learning provides students the opportunity to study and understand their discipline from a Christian perspective and guides each student to develop their musical potential to its fullest.


CSU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Mark Sterbank

Mark Sterbank

Professor of Music
Whittington Hall
P843-863-8068
Emsterbank@csuniv.edu

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The Bachelor of Arts in music degree is the only Horton School of Music and Performing Arts degree that allows students to take on a minor. With over 40 minors available, students can tailor their education to any area of their choosing!

As a Music major, you’ll take courses like…

  • Music Technology
  • Aural Skill
  • Broadcast Technician
  • Piano Proficiency
  • Language Diction

Graduates are equipped for a variety of career paths.

  • Music Production
  • Arts Administration
  • Broadcast Technician
  • Event Manager
  • Audio Technician
A view from above a Horton School of Music concert on the Lightsey Chapel Auditorium stage.

Horton School of Music and Performing Arts

The Horton School of Music and Performing Arts prepares students for careers as professional musicians, educators and music therapists as well as serving as a center of musical art and culture for the Charleston region and beyond. We also provide numerous courses and performance opportunities for nonmusic majors, as well as opportunities for members of the community to learn about music as a part of human culture and experience.

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Lightsey Chapel Auditorium & Lightsey Music Building

The chapel seats 1,500 and is a multipurpose facility equipped with a modern stage and support equipment. The Margaret Kelly Hamrick Prayer Room is located at the front of the building. Named for W. Norris and Nell Peeples Lightsey.

The music building, located behind Lightsey Chapel, houses faculty offices for the Horton School of Music, music practice facilities and the theatre program’s Black Box Theatre. Named for Nell Peeples Lightsey.

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Whittington Hall

The building houses music classrooms, a rehearsal hall, music practice rooms, a music technology lab and faculty offices. Named for Jeff and Bernice Whittington.

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Studying music performance at the Horton School of Music was a life-altering experience that has prepared me well for musical success and has shaped me as a follower of Christ. While at Charleston Southern, I had the opportunity to perform frequently as a soloist, tour Europe with the Wind Ensemble, play at Carnegie Hall, and even conduct and participate in ensembles. Since graduation, I have performed as a recitalist and currently work as a music teacher, conductor and accompanist. My time at CSU left a lasting impact on me, from the musical excellence, challenging academics, and most importantly, the profound love of Christ shown in the classroom and field of music.

Brianna Jaeger, ’18

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