Our Music Major Prepares Students With the Skills and Knowledge Needed for Professional Performance and Graduate Study.
The Music program prepares students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue professional careers and graduate study. Students perform throughout the year in traditional formal and non-traditional informal concerts, recitals, and gigs. Professional musicians who are active in the regional and national performance scenes, as well as in the international academic field, guide students in their study of music. A low student-to-faculty ratio sets the stage for valuable mentoring relationships. Emphasis is placed on integrating Music Technology, including Live Sound and Lights, Studio Recording, Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), Music Composition, and Music Notation Programs. While at the Mount, students will engage in performances in academic, athletic, religious, and community settings. An audition is required for initial acceptance into this program.
The Mount’s location in Cincinnati provides students with a wealth of musical opportunities. Minutes away are professional orchestras, Broadway touring theater productions, and all the benefits of a metropolitan city.
Audition Information for Music and Music Education Majors
MSJ Music conducts both in-person and video auditions. Please visit our Accepted landing page at for more information on video auditions, and audition requirements. To schedule in-person auditions, please contact Mark.McCafferty@msj.edu
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