Music Performance (B.M.)

Perform at the Highest Level
Why the Music Performance (B.M.) Program at Seton Hill University?
As 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
Instructor of Saxophone

Louise Daniels
Instructor of Oboe

Ted DiSanti
Music Department Chair, 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.
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