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Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University| Elizabethtown College | Indiana University of PA | Lebanon Valley College | Lycoming College | Commonwealth University -Mansfield | Menchey Music Service Mercyhurst University | Messiah University | Moravian University | Penn State University| Seton Hill University | Sunderman Conservatory at Gettysburg College | Susquehanna University| Wells School of Music
A Competitive Edge for a Creative Field
At the Mary Pappert School of Music, you are challenged to connect historical practices with modern methods, blend the traditional with current technology, and explore your artistry, creativity, and ingenuity to the fullest extent.
Whether you’re interested in Music Education, Performance, Music Technology, Music Therapy, Composition, Jazz, or Music Ministry, we have the faculty and resources to prepare you for a successful and fulfilling career in music and beyond.
And, regardless of your chosen degree path, you will continue to hone your performing skills with individualized instruction from our world-class faculty.
The Mary Pappert School of Music provides musical education that connects the broad spectrum of historical and current practices; and in promoting the relationship between theory and practice, prepares professionals who will be the leaders in the musical culture of the 21st century.
It’s time for bigger goals!
600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Phone: 412-396-6080
musicadmissions@duq.edu
https://www.duq.edu/music
Elizabethtown College’s Department of Music, an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music, offers diverse opportunities for all students to engage with music. Prospective music majors undergo a comprehensive audition/interview process evaluating performances, listening skills, and aptitudes.
Our curriculum ensures all music majors cultivate robust performance, analysis, writing, research, and listening skills, fostering well-rounded musicianship. Students pursuing Music Education and Music Therapy degrees achieve professional licensure, while Bachelor of Arts in Music majors enjoy a flexible, individualized education. All graduates are exceptionally prepared for advanced study or diverse careers in music education, therapy, composition, performance, or business, securing positions across the country.
Students actively participate in five major ensembles, numerous chamber music groups, recitals, internships, and research, gaining practical disciplinary knowledge. We emphasize personalized attention for majors, minors, and those integrating music with other fields. This year, we proudly celebrate the 50th anniversary of our esteemed Music Therapy Program! 1 Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown, PA; (717) 361-1212; http://www.etown.edu/music
The mission of the IUP Department of Music, Theatre and Dance is the professional preparation of students as teachers, performers, composers, and scholars at the undergraduate and graduate level. We are committed to providing the highest level of creative, intellectual, and cultural experiences through curricular offerings, recitals, concerts, productions, and workshops for both the student body and the university community. The Department of Music, Theatre and Dance recognizes its responsibility to serve a local and global community, to promote diversity/multiculturalism, as well as embrace and encourage lifelong advocacy for the musical arts. Indiana University of Pennsylvania: 1011 South Dr, Indiana, PA 15705; 724-357-2390; https://www.iup.edu/
Lebanon Valley College is a private liberal arts college in Annville, PA. Achieve more than you ever thought possible. For consecutive years, LVC has been #1 among Pennsylvania colleges for job placement. The music program includes a B.S. in Music Education, a B.M. in Audio & Music Production, a B.A. in Music, and a Master of Music Education. The graduate program offers a Modern Band Certificate and an Ensemble Leadership Certificate. Learn more at www.lvc.edu.
Lycoming’s music program offers an enriching curriculum bolstered by exciting performances and professional opportunities. Our flexible course structure allows students to design their own path to match their interests and career goals, such as music therapy or music business. Students who major in music not only develop foundational knowledge through concentrated courses in theory and aural skills, but also benefit from the opportunity to pursue specific musical interests such as conducting, composing, world drumming and jazz improvisation. This individualized approach, coupled with close mentorship from professors in private music lessons and small classes, allows each student to flourish into the outstanding performer, composer, conductor, or educator they wish to be. Lycoming College, One College Place, Williamsport, PA 17701-5192, 570- 321-4000, 1-800-345-3920 https://www.lycoming.edu/
Commonwealth University – Mansfield was the first Pennsylvania state institution to grant a certificate to teach music and has had a long, rich tradition of music excellence since its founding in 1857. Students at Mansfield University study with distinguished faculty who are eager to help you achieve your performance and educational goals. The department features numerous large and small performing ensembles, including orchestra, bands, choirs, and chamber ensembles. Our graduates are regularly accepted into the finest graduate programs in music, are active as performers throughout the United States, and include some of the finest music educators in the northeast. The Mansfield University Music Department offers everything an aspiring musician needs to succeed. Thank you for visiting our website (https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/music-theatre-and-dance) and please feel free to contact us by email or phone at 570-662-4710. The department is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and approved through the NAMM Affiliated Music Business Institutions.
Menchey Music Service has been helping students, teachers, and musicians make music since 1936. As a family-owned business serving communities in Pennsylvania and Maryland, we believe music should be fun, accessible, and a lasting part of people’s lives.
One of the ways we make that happen is through our easy and affordable rental program, which gives students the chance to start their musical journey without a big upfront cost. We also provide instrument sales, repairs, and maintenance, so families and schools know their instruments are always in good hands. Our stores and lesson studios offer private music instruction, books, and accessories to keep players inspired and growing.
Menchey works side by side with local schools and music educators, making sure teachers, parents, and students have the support they need. Our team is made up of musicians and music lovers who understand the difference music can make in someone’s life.
Whether it’s fixing a beloved instrument, partnering with a school music program, or giving a child their very first lesson, our mission is simple: to share the joy of music and keep it alive in our communities for generations to come.
Menchey’s Music Service https://www.mencheymusic.com/
The D’Angelo Department of Music provides excellent training and abundant creative opportunities for those seeking a career in music. Students are immersed in engaging courses and have countless performance opportunities in solo, chamber music, large and small ensembles, and operatic and musical theatre stage settings. Our musicians have access to expert faculty teachers and performers, guest master classes, excellent student teaching and music therapy clinical placements, and exceptional performance spaces. With our smaller size and attention solely on the undergraduate student, we offer opportunities for special student-initiated projects. Gain the hands-on experience you need and receive mentoring tailor-made to you and your goals. Our degrees are BA Music, BM Music Education, BM Music Therapy, BM Performance, and BM Composition. Mercyhurst University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Mercyhurst University, D’Angelo Department of Music, 501 E. 38th St., Erie, PA; 814-824-2576; mercyhurst.edu/music.
The Department of Music at Messiah University offers students not only the chance to grow on their given instrument, but also the opportunity to pursue music in a wide variety of avenues in a Christian liberal arts environment. Studies in the Department of Music complement rigorous professional training with a broad liberal arts education necessary for students to function effectively as teaching and performing musicians.
The Master of Music in Conducting allows music educators to hone their skills on the podium while maintaining professional careers in area schools and music ensembles. One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg PA 17055 717-766-2511; https://www.messiah.edu/dept-music/
The Moravian University Music Department is a vital and integral part of the educational and cultural environment of Moravian University and the Lehigh Valley. Want to be a music major? We offer top-notch, comprehensive and personalized degree programs in music integrated with liberal arts studies, so you’ll never have to face the “what can you do with a degree in music?” question without an answer.
Want to double major? We offer an interdepartmental major designed to provide an appreciation and understanding of the creative process in music. Many of our ensembles, concerts, lectures, and more are open to faculty, staff, members of the community and students from any major.
Moravian University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA; 610-861-1650 https://www.moravian.edu/music
Penn State: The School of Music, a unit of the College of Arts and Architecture, takes pride in its student-centered philosophy and the quality of the individualized instruction provided by its fifty full-time faculty, guest artists, and scholars. Enrolling approximately 325 students, the school grants undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of programs that help students develop as performers, teachers, and scholars. We also serve an additional 1,000 students annually who enroll in our high-quality academic courses designed to fulfill general education requirements. Penn State University Penn State School of Music, Music Building 1 University Park, PA 16802-1901, 814-865-0431, School of Music – College of Arts & Architecture
Seton Hill has a passion for music that extends from its founding to an unlimited future. A fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music and an All Steinway School, the Music Department will unlock your full potential and help you develop the skills for a life, and a career, in music. Seton Hill University: Seton Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15691; 724-552-2900; setonhill.edu/music
The Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College is a dedicated place for music inside a liberal arts college, a conservatory embedded in a rich intellectual community. An exceptional faculty of artists and scholars, a campus culture rich in performance, and opportunities that range from residencies with internationally-renowned guest artists and lecturers each semester to musical experiences abroad for a semester or a summer make Sunderman one of the most distinctive undergraduate music options available. We offer a Bachelor of Music, a Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Arts in Music, and a Music Minor.
Gettysburg College: 300 N Washington St, Campus Box 403, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325, 717-337-6815; Sunderman Conservatory of Music – Gettysburg College
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Join a community of musicians whose passion, discipline and creativity inspire learning and extraordinary performances. Individual attention is our hallmark. Because we are solely undergrad, you’ll interact directly with our faculty who bring extensive real-world experience, impressive credentials and professional connections. From the classroom to the studio to the recital hall and beyond, you’ll be inspired to pursue your personal and professional goals.
Susquehanna University: 514 University Avenue, Selinsgrove, PA 17870; 570-372-4281; https://www.susqu.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/department-of-music/
Explore a career in music at the West Chester University Wells School of Music, accredited with the National Association of Schools of Music. Programs are available in Music Performance, Education, Theory, History, Composition, Music with Elective Studies in an Outside Field, and Music Therapy. With state-of-the-art rehearsal and performing facilities and scholarship opportunities, students can also get involved in multiple ensembles, including band, vocal/choral, orchestra, and more. For alumni of West Chester University’s music program featuring multiple majors and disciplines, the opportunities are endless for a satisfying future career in the world of music.
With more than 200 concerts annually, the Wells School of Music is looking forward to welcoming you to campus (or via live stream) for an upcoming performance. We hope that you will experience in person the vibrancy of our nationally recognized programs of study and see first-hand the remarkable scholarly and artistic community that is the Wells School of Music at WCU.
Wells School of Music: 700 South High Street, West Chester, PA 19383; 610-436-2739; https://www.wcupa.edu/music/