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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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Faculty

Ted DiSanti

Coordinator of Commercial Music, Associate Professor of Music, Trumpet