Charleston Southern HSMPA

10/04/2026

WHAT. A. NIGHT.

So much PASSION. So much GROWTH. So much JOY.

Bel Canto brought the energy. 🔥
The Marquesmen brought the soul. 🎶
Concert Singers brought ALL the feels. 🥹

We couldn’t be more proud of our singers and the commitment, courage, and heart they brought to the stage. Watching them grow, take risks, and share their gifts through music is one of the greatest joys of what we get to do.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible team of directors and collaborative pianists for the time, talent, and passion you pour into our students. Your partnership makes evenings like this possible, and we are so grateful.

And to our singers: thank you for giving your whole hearts to the music. ❤️

Our hearts are full, and we’re already looking ahead to the next one…

🎄 SEE YOU AT CHRISTMAS! 🎄

09/19/2026

Join us Thursday, September 24 at 12:30 pm for the annual FACULTY SHOWCASE RECITAL in CSU Lightsey Chapel!

08/10/2026

AUDITIONS for the fall '26 and spring '27 CSU shows are coming up soon!

Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1 at 6:00 p.m. each evening in the Black Box Theatre (LM 104).

Shows are: OUR TOWN (play), A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING (musical) - both in the fall and LITTLE WOMEN (the musical) in the spring.

Prepare to read from sides provided and/or to sing a one-minute song selection that demonstrates your vocal range and acting ability!

If reading for OUR TOWN, sides will be provided.

If singing for the musical/s, bring sheet music, with your cut clearly marked, in a notebook, in the proper key.

Looking forward to hearing you!!

08/03/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to the Charleston Southern University Horton School of Music Class of 2026 Music Education graduates! ✨🎓

Today we’re celebrating eight outstanding graduates as they begin the next chapter of their journeys. We are incredibly proud to share that every one of our Music Education graduates has either accepted a teaching position or is continuing their education in graduate school!

From elementary classrooms to middle and high school music programs, and graduate study in arts administration, these graduates are ready to make a lasting impact through music, education, and leadership. Their passion, dedication, and commitment to excellence will influence countless students, performers, and arts communities in the years ahead.

Congratulations to:
🎶 Alyssa Medina – Joseph Pye Elementary School
🎶 Milaun Johnson – Berkeley Middle School
🎶 Ashley Padgett – River Oaks Middle School
🎶 Melody Grav – Colleton County High School
🎶 Nathan Grav – Colleton County Middle School
🎶 Susan Fisk – Hampton Intermediate & Brunson Elementary
🎶 Tori Cowart – Northwestern Legends Elementary
🎶 Allie Dombkowski – Master of Arts in Arts Administration, Winthrop University

Whether leading a classroom, conducting an ensemble, or serving the arts through administration, these graduates are equipped to make a difference. We can’t wait to see the incredible impact each of them will have in their schools, organizations, and communities.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Your Horton School of Music family is cheering you on every step of the way. 💙💛

💬 Join us in celebrating these outstanding graduates in the comments!

07/16/2026

Two unforgettable weeks. 🎶☀️

Over the past two weeks, we were thrilled to welcome nearly 600 campers to Charleston Southern University for our Summer Music Camps! From the first rehearsal to the final standing ovation, these talented young musicians filled our campus with energy, growth, and incredible music.

We’re so proud of the outstanding final performances that brought each week to a close and showcased the hard work, dedication, and passion of every camper.

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing counselors for investing your time, encouragement, and leadership; to our outstanding faculty for coordinating, teaching, and making these camps such a meaningful experience; and to our guest clinicians for sharing your expertise and inspiring the next generation of musicians.

Thank you to all of our campers and families for making this summer one to remember. We can’t wait to do it again next year! 🎵💙

04/30/2026

Honors Recital!

04/29/2026

04/28/2026

Concert Tonight: Come enjoy original songs and hymns by CSU students in the “Songwriting and Arranging for Worship” class at 7pm in Lightsey Music room 100 (choir room). This concert is free and open to the public!

04/27/2026

Tonight at 7, free concert! It will get you in the right mindset for juries!