Mercyhurst University

What you’ll study

• Weekly hour‑long applied lessons on instrument, voice, or composition (four semesters)
• Large ensemble participation (MUS 140/240, one credit each semester)
• Music theory I & II (MUS 101/102, three credits each)
• Aural skills I & II (MUS 111/112, one credit each)
• Theory & aural lab I & II (MUS 109/113, zero credits)
• Music history courses: Antiquity to 1750 (MUS 104), 1750 to present (MUS 105), Music & Media (MUS 114), Orchestral/Chamber Music Literature (MUS 206), World Music/Jazz History (MUS 207)
• Applied areas across winds, piano, percussion, strings, and composition

Entry requirements

Prospective students must meet Mercyhurst’s standard undergraduate admission criteria. No program‑specific prerequisites are listed beyond general academic readiness.

Career prospects

Graduates can pursue graduate study in music, professional performance roles, or careers that combine musical expertise with a humanities foundation. The degree’s emphasis on theory, history, and ensemble experience equips students for diverse opportunities in the arts and related fields.

Scholarships & funding angle

Mercyhurst offers generous music scholarships and is the only Erie‑area institution with NASM‑accredited music programs, providing financial support for students pursuing this major.