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Music Performance (B.M.)

Perform at the Highest Level

Grow as a performer in an environment that supports every aspect of your musical development. A Bachelor of Music in Music Performance at Seton Hill University sets the tone for your future as a successful performer in your area of musical performance - whether it be keyboard, vocal or instrumental.

Why the Music Performance (B.M.) Program at Seton Hill University?

All Steinway SchoolAs a music performance student at Seton Hill, you'll acquire the practical, personal and entrepreneurial skills needed for a successful career in music through:

  • The development of technical proficiency and musical sensitivity in your area of musical performance.
  • A variety of ensembles, both large and specialized.
  • Courses and lessons led by faculty who are both dedicated music educators and professional musicians.
  • Access to superior performance and practice venues in our state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center.
  • The application of technology into your courses through our Apple Distinguished School, which includes a MacBook Air laptop for all full-time freshmen.

Audition

An audition is required to be admitted into the Music Performance (B.M.) Program at Seton Hill University. In addition, music scholarship consideration is then determined based on the quality of your entrance audition for the program. Audition requirements for Seton Hill's music programs can be found here.

Careers

Employment for musicians is expected to increase steadily through 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Students in Seton Hill's music programs work alongside skilled faculty with a variety of professional experiences in the world of music.

The Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) at Seton Hill University works with you and your instructors from your freshman year and beyond, supplying you with the career preparation skills that you need to move forward into your dream career after graduation.

Admissions & Aid

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

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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