The Columbia City Ballet  is Columbia's internationally renowned ballet. Artistic Director William Starrett, formally of the New York City Ballet, runs the company. The Columbia City Ballet specializes in top quality productions, including Columbia favorite, Dracula.

The Columbia Classical Ballet Company has been providing audiences with beautiful classical ballet productions since 1991. The company is dedicated to providing quality productions as well as supporting the community through very active outreach programs.

The South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra is Columbia's resident orchestra. Under the direction of Maestro Nicholas Smith, the Philharmonic produces a full season of outstanding orchestral performances each year. World-renowned musicians come to Columbia to perform as guest artists with the orchestra.

The Palmetto Mastersingers were formed in 1981 by the legendary Dr. Arpad Daras. The Mastersingers promote the male chorus repertoire in performances throughout the state.

The Sandlapper Singers are a professional vocal ensemble whose specialty is "chamber singing with style." Because they are smaller than most choruses, the Sandlapper Singers are able to perform a wide variety of works that will bring tears to your eyes or a smile to your lips.

The Columbia City Jazz Company operates under the auspices of the Columbia City Ballet. Despite being a young company, Columbia City Jazz has already made themselves well known locally and regionally through exhibitions at competitions and community functions.

The South Carolina Symphonic Chorale has been performing throughout the community since 1930. Under the direction of Dr. Timothy Koch, the group strives to stimulate and broaden interest in musical activities and to actively engage in the rehearsal and rendition of choral music.

The Columbia College Department of Music is host to a variety of musical performances. Guest artists from around the world as well as local musicians fill the stages of Columbia College with instrumental and vocal music throughout the year.

The Power Company is a professional dance company housed at Columbia College. Under the direction of Martha Brim, the Power Company performs works by some of contemporary dance's most cutting edge choreographers.

The South Carolina Summer Dance Conservatory is held at the University of South Carolina each July and August. Students come from all over the world to train in ballet and jazz with internationally renowned faculty members.

The USC String Project is a program for undergraduate music education string majors. This event provides students with practical hands-on experience in teaching music.