Music
The mission of the D'Angelo Department of Music is to provide an undergraduate curriculum with comprehensive instruction to students seeking degrees in applied music (performance), a bachelor of arts or certification in music education. The department seeks to do this within the context of a liberal arts college and with a deeply personalized approach to learning.
As an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, the department is dedicated to assisting young musicians realize their potential as performing artists and educational leaders. With its distinguished faculty, the department fosters musical achievement and cultural growth by presenting a Visiting Artist Series, special master classes and guest artists, through its membership in the Collegiate Music Educators National Conference, and through the activities of its numerous ensembles and productions. The department maintains a faculty of the greatest possible competence, musical attainments, and professional prominence, who are committed to teaching, musical performance and other creative activities, and service. Students and faculty contribute to the cultural life of the campus, community, state, region and beyond through concerts, recitals, and musical productions of the highest integrity so that the rich heritage of music as a performing art may be readily available to all.
On-campus auditions will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26, and Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. For further information or to schedule an appointment, contact Rebecca Ryan, admissions coordinator, rryan@mercyhurst.edu or (814) 824-2601.
Majors and Concentrations
- Music Major
- Music Education Major
- Applied Music Major
Minors
- Music Minor