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Music - Commercial Music (B.M.)

Compose, Perform & Produce Popular Music

To succeed in a music career, you need skills and savvy. Here, you’ll get both. At Seton Hill, you'll become a confident performer with the business and technical know-how to succeed in all aspects of the music industry.

All Steinway SchoolCareers in Commercial Music

Seton Hill's Commercial Music Program can prepare you for a variety of careers, including:

  • Artist Management
  • Contracts & Royalties
  • Concert Production & Promotion
  • Music Production
  • Music Publishing
  • Performing
  • Songwriting

The award-winning Career and Professional Development Center at Seton Hill will help you get ready for your future.

Seton Hill's Performing Arts Center

The Performing Arts Center offers you multiple performance venues, including the Reichgut Concert Hall and the Ryan Theatre. The Center is also a great place to take classes, rehearse, learn how to use new technology and hang out with fellow musicians and performers.

Performance & Production

Every year, Seton Hill's Music Department produces a full concert season. This ensures that you will receive extensive performance experience.  (And lots of behind-the-scenes production knowledge.)  Commercial music majors participate in all aspects of the Commercial Music Ensemble.

Auditions & Music Scholarships

In addition to the University’s requirements for admission, all music majors must audition to be accepted into the Music Department. Consideration for music scholarships is determined by the quality of the audition.

Admissions & Aid

At Seton Hill University, we offer streamlined admissions requirements and a comprehensive aid program.

Faculty

Music professors at Seton Hill are working musicians and performers, music educators and entrepreneurs.

A Community of Artists

As a music major, you will enjoy Seton Hill’s creative community of musicians, actors, dancers, technical professionals and artists.

Add a Minor to Tailor Your Degree

At Seton Hill, you can easily add a minor field of study. You can tailor your degree to suit your career goals and interests. Possibilities include: 

  • Graphic and Interactive Design
  • Business administration
  • Communication
  • Entrepreneurial studies
  • Photography
  • Theatre Arts

Industry Experience Before You Graduate

As a commercial music major, you'll experience a minimum of 15 weeks working in your chosen area of the music industry. So when you graduate, you'll hit the job market with up-to-date contacts and experience.

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Seton Hill University is an All-Steinway School and an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

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Faculty

Jason Allison

Instructor of Horn

David Anderson

Instructor of Music Theory, Staff Accompanist

Lisa Bleil

Coordinator of Commercial Music Ensemble Vocalists, Instructor of Voice

Mark A. Boyle

Director of Choral and Vocal Activities, Associate Professor of Music, Voice

Kathleen Campbell

Professor of Music, Saxophone, Woodwind Chamber Ensembles, Aural Theory, Keyboard Strategies

Louise Daniels

Instructor of Oboe

Ted DiSanti

Coordinator of Commercial Music, Associate Professor of Music, Trumpet

George Elliott

Instructor of Double Bass

Patrick Forsyth

Sinfonia Director

Laurie Fox

Coordinator of Music Therapy, Associate Professor of Music Therapy

Cara Garofalo

Instructor of Violin

Thomas Glovier

Instructor of Commercial Music, Jazz Piano, and Jazz Theory

Ronald Heid

Instructor of Percussion

Jacqueline Herbein

Instructor of Musician Wellness

Grace Houde

Instructor of Bassoon

Sharon Kampe

Instructor of Worship Arts and Campus Ministry

Edward M. Kuhn, Jr.

Music Department Chair, Associate Professor of Music, Piano

Michael Long

Coordinator of Sacred Music, Assistant Professor of Music, Organ, Director of Music Ministry, University Organist

Kelly Lynch

Instructor of Voice, World Music, Opera Workshop

Christopher M. Marra

Director of Instrumental Activities, Assistant Professor of Music, Euphonium

Algirdas Matonis

Instructor of Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba

Sarah McMeekin

Assistant Professor of Music, Music Therapy

Josie Merlino

Instructor of Music History and Piano; Staff Accompanist

Maureen Miller

Instructor of Voice

Raymond Myers

Instructor of Guitar

Amanda Sage

Instructor of Flute

Crystal Stryker

Instructor of Voice

Lisa Thackrah

Instructor of Clarinet

Jessica Vaughan-Marra

Coordinator of Music Education, Assistant Professor of Music, Oboe

Stephen Weiss

Instructor of Viola