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WSSU Music Department The Music Department embraces the study and enjoyment of music as necessary for healthy and enriched living. (NASM Accredited since 1974)

The music program prepares students for a variety of careers. Students pursue the study of music at the collegiate level and may combine the study of music with an outside field. A double major in the arts, humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences is possible. The music major may include such diverse areas as cultural musicology, cognitive studies of music, and advanced technology for music. An audition is required as part of the application for admission. The Winston-Salem State University Department of Music has been an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1974.

Acclaimed choreographer Camille A. Brown is stepping onto the yard to collaborate with the legendary Scarlet Lace and t...
09/23/2026

Acclaimed choreographer Camille A. Brown is stepping onto the yard to collaborate with the legendary Scarlet Lace and the Red Sea of Sound!! Don’t miss the chance to experience what happens when boundary-pushing movement meets HBCU band power.

​📍 Where: Fine Arts Building
🗓️ When: Thursday, Sept. 24 | 6:30 PM

​Come witness the energy, the vision, and the magic of bodies set in motion, inspiredby the power of music. See you there!! 🎶 💃🏾
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Looking forward to returning to my alma mater, UNCSA, and visiting Winston-Salem State University for classes, lectures, and time with WSSU’s marching band. See you soon! ❤️

Photo from 2023, when I was honored to receive an honorary doctorate from UNCSA.

Congratulations to Winston-Salem State University alum, Christian Orr!!
05/06/2026

Congratulations to Winston-Salem State University alum, Christian Orr!!

Welcome to Creek, Director Orr! Last night, we held a meet and greet for our new Director of Bands, Christian Orr.

Mr. Orr, a Native of Staten-Island, NY, born to the parents of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert and Alesia Orr inherited a love for music at the age 8 when the family moved to Cheraw, SC. He was later raised in Goldsboro, NC where he graduated from Eastern Wayne High in 2008 before moving to Winston-Salem, NC to pursue his college degree. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Winston-Salem State University and later completed his degree requirements to acquire his Masters of Music degree in Trumpet Performance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Since graduating from these institutions, Mr. Orr is a highly decorated musician and educator bringing 9 years of teaching experience and over eleven years of professional playing in the community. He is completing his 7th year as the band director at North Forsyth High School, teaching various ensembles such as two concert bands, a jazz ensemble, percussion class, orchestra, beginning band, and marching band.

During his time as the director of bands at North Forsyth, he was recently awarded band director of the year, ASBD Ed Rooker Encore Award, two superior ratings at MPA, first place at a major marching band competition, and currently serves as the All-County Jazz chair for Forsyth county. When Mr. Orr is not in the classroom, you can find him in the community performing with various community groups and professional groups.

05/02/2026

| WSSU continues to make an impact on a national stage.

Alumnus Jason Freeman will have his musical arrangements featured at the Kentucky Derby this weekend, showcasing the creativity and excellence that define our Rams.

Stories like this reflect the reach of our alumni community and the impact of a WSSU education.

Full story: wssu.edu/news

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Winston-Salem, NC
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