A completed application form.
An official secondary school transcript or GED certificate.
The official final high school transcript, indicating proof of graduation must be submitted before a student is able to attend classes.
Optional items:
An essay of 200 words or more on why you would like to earn a degree at Seton Hill.
Letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor or one recommendation form. Additional recommendations are welcome and may represent other sources.
Official score reports from either the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or the ACT test (American College Testing Program). (Information about Test Optional alternative.)
A transcript evaluation from the World Education Services (WES).
Proof of English proficiency
TOEFL score of at least 213 (computer-based), or 79-80 (Internet based).
IELTS score of 6.0.
Completion of 30 semester hours at a U.S. university.
Completion of an ESL program.
SAT score of at least a 470 on the critical reading section.
ACT composite score of 20 or higher.
Duolingo score of at least 100.
A Bachelor of Music in Sacred Music from Seton Hill University will prepare you for positions as a musician in Roman Catholic Churches and in Protestant liturgical and nonliturgical Churches.
As a student in the Sacred Music (B.M.) Program at Seton Hill, you will complete the liberal arts and music core curriculums along with your Sacred Music courses. You'll be prepared to move forward into your career after graduation through:
courses in theology, liturgy, hymnology, organ literature and pedagogy, service playing and improvisation
a yearly series of workshops, recitals and master classes
study of voice, piano and organ as well as participation in various ensembles (including a handbell component)
access to professional and practice spaces in our state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center
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Music - Sacred Music Curriculum
Bachelor of Music
SMU 104 - Rhythmics I (Music) 1 Credit(s)
SMU 160 - Harmony I (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 161 - Aural Theory I (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 162 - Harmony II (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 163 - Aural Theory II (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 260 - Harmony III (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 261 - Aural Theory III (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 262 - Harmony IV (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 263 - Aural Theory IV (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 270 - Music from 1750 to Present (Music) 3 Credit(s)
SMU 271 - Survey of Music Literature (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 272 - Music from Antiquity to 1750 (Music) 3 Credit(s)
SMU 274 - World Music (Music) 3 Credit(s)
SMU 325 - Conducting Fundamentals (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 326 - Special Topics: Sacred Music (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 356 - Survey of Christian Hymnody (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 358 - Music in Worship (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 362 - Orchestration (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 365 - Advanced Conducting (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 372 - Literature and Pedagogy of Major (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 415 - Recital (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 416 - Music Forum (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 440 - Sacred Music Practicum (Music) 0 Credit(s) (2 credits required)
SRT 200 - The Hebrew Scriptures (Religious Studies/Theology) 3 Credit(s)
OR
SRT 210 - The Christian Scriptures (Religious Studies/Theology) 3 Credit(s)
Ensembles
12 credits from:
(SMU 178 - SMU 199)
SMU 178 - Jazz Combo (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 179 - Commercial Music Ensemble (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 180 - Piano Ensemble (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 181 - Sinfonia at Seton Hill (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 182 - Griffin Band (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 183 - Opera Workshop (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 185 - Setonia (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 187 - Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 188 - SHU Glee Club (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 189 - Una Voce (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 190 - Westmoreland Symphonic Winds (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 192 - Woodwind Ensemble (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 193 - Brass Ensemble (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 194 - Percussion Ensemble (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 196 - Handbell Choir (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 197 - Jazz Ensemble (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 198 - Chamber Music (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 199 - Guitar Ensemble (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Plus one of the following options
Organ or voice
Option 1: Organ
SMU 255 - Improvisation (Music) 0 Credit(s) (2 credits required)
SMU 265 - Service Music (Music) 0 Credit(s)
16 credits from:
Organ Performance (includes instruction in Service Playing)
SMU 342 - Performance (mjr) Organ (Music) 0 Credit(s)
2 credits from:
SMU 129 - Class Voice I (Music) 1 Credit(s)
SMU 229 - Class Voice II (Music) 1 Credit(s)
2 credits in Secondary Piano
SMU 240 - Performance (sec) Piano (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Other Requirements
Service Playing Exam
Total credits: 83
Option 2: Voice
SMU 139 - Diction I (Music) 1 Credit(s)
SMU 239 - Diction II (Music) 1 Credit(s)
SMU 265 - Service Music (Music) 0 Credit(s)
16 credits from:
Voice Performance
SMU 341 - Performance (mjr) Voice (Music) 0 Credit(s)
4 credits from:
SMU 105 - Keyboard Strategies 1 (Music) 1 Credit(s)
SMU 106 - Keyboard Strategies 2 (Music) 1 Credit(s)
SMU 205 - Keyboard Strategies 3 (Music) 1 Credit(s)
SMU 206 - Keyboard Strategies 4 (Music) 1 Credit(s)
SMU 240 - Performance (sec) Piano (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 242 - Performance (sec) Organ (Music) 0 Credit(s)
2 credits from:
SMU 236 - Intro to Jazz Improvisation (Music) 2 Credit(s)
SMU 255 - Improvisation (Music) 0 Credit(s)
SMU 256 - Composition (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Total credits: 85
Seton Hill University's Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) will work with you to create your resumé, prepare you for interviews and help you make meaningful connections with professionals in your field of interest - throughout your education and after you've graduated.
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