Sacred Music (B.M.)

The Music of the Divine

A Bachelor of Music in Sacred Music from Seton Hill University will prepare you for positions as a musician in Roman Catholic Churches and in Protestant liturgical and nonliturgical Churches.

Why Earn a Degree in Sacred Music from Seton Hill University?

All Steinway School As a student in the Sacred Music (B.M.) Program at Seton Hill, you will complete the liberal arts and music core curriculums along with your Sacred Music courses. You'll be prepared to move forward into your career after graduation through:

Courses in theology, liturgy, hymnology, organ literature and pedagogy (the teaching of music), service playing and improvisation.
A yearly series of workshops, recitals and master classes.
Study of voice, piano and organ as well as participation in various ensembles (including a handbell component).
Access to professional performance and and practice spaces in our state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center.

Seton Hill also offers Certificates in Sacred Music:

Sacred Music Certificate
Sacred Music Postbaccalaureate Certificate (for students who have already earned a bachelor's degree)

Ensembles

A variety of large and specialized ensembles are available for both music and non-music majors at Seton Hill University. All music majors participate in ensembles as a part of the major.

Distinguished Faculty

Music professors at Seton Hill are active as church musicians in various churches in the region. View faculty.

Careers

Seton Hill University's Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) will work with you to create your resumé, prepare you for interviews and help you make meaningful connections with professionals in your field of interest - throughout your education and after you've graduated.

Admissions & Aid

At Seton Hill University, we offer streamlined admissions requirements and a comprehensive aid program. Music scholarships are available, and are awarded based on the quality of your Music Program audition.

Audition

An audition is required to be admitted into Seton Hill Music Programs (in addition to being accepted to the university.) Click here for more information on the audition process and requirements.

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