A faculty of accomplished performers, composers and teachers guide students. Performance opportunities include vocal and instrumental ensembles and departmental recitals.

Students who successfully complete the music program:

• Demonstrate performance ability appropriate for the B.A. in music
• Perform advanced ensemble literature
• Comprehend various musical genres and stylistic periods
• Understand theoretical/compositional music concepts, and
• Critically review personal musical/intellectual performance

The College of Mount St. Joseph lets students make music in our bands, ensembles, and choral groups. The Department of Music provides a variety of scholarships and grants to those who qualify. Students can also work with state-of the-art technology and equipment.

The Music Department is committed to training a versatile, competitive, and marketable student via a renowned faculty, advanced curriculum, and an Immersion program. 

Students will have the opportunity to observe and participate in all facets of the music industry; from studio recording to performing in Broadway musicals; from private lesson teaching to professional orchestra rehearsals.  The Department of Music is focused on helping the student be able to make a more educated decision about career goals upon graduation.