The Department of Creative Arts Music programs are committed to training a versatile, competitive, and marketable student via a renowned faculty and advanced curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to observe and participate in all facets of the music industry; from studio recording to performing in musicals; from private lesson teaching to professional orchestra rehearsals. Our mission is to foster comprehensive musicianship that teaches students to hear, comprehend, write, and perform various musical styles. Students are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue professional careers and graduate study. Music Majors and Minors must audition for acceptance into our program.
Creative Arts - Music Programs
The Bachelor of Arts in Music teaches performance skills and provides knowledge for careers requiring general musicianship.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music and Pursuing a Teaching Licensure teaches performance skills and provides knowledge for teaching a new generation of musicians.
A minor in Music provides students with a broad base of knowledge and performance skills.
The Mount's Department of Creative Arts Music Programs promotes musical engagement and theatre within the University, and throughout the Community. Opportunities in the performing arts are available for all students! Audition as performers in University Band, University Singers, Orchestra, and Theatre Arts! Students involved in these groups can apply to qualify for a Performing Arts Award of up to $1,000 off tuition each year.
MSJ Performing Arts
MSJ University Band performs four concerts per year, in the University Theater. Performances can also occur at athletic events and graduation ceremonies. Additional ensemble opportunities include:
- drumline
- pep band
- steel drum band
- jazz band
- chamber ensembles
University Singers perform four concerts per year, in the Mater Dei Chapel. Additional performance opportunities can occur during the celebration of Mass, and Baccalaureate services. There are opportunities for small group singing including as well. Click here to learn more about MSJ Choir.
Orchestra: String players attending MSJ are eligible to perform with the Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra, an offsite (Seton High School Theater) community orchestra that typically draws between 600 and 1,000 person audiences. Course credit is available. For more information about orchestra, please contact Mark.McCafferty@msj.edu
The best part of MSJ Theatre Arts is that anyone can be involved. At the Mount, everyone is welcome to participate regardless of your major. If you have a real passion for theatre but don't plan to do it as your day job, the Mount is a great place to give you the tools to continue to be involved in Theatre Arts.
We are MSJ: Band Student Panel
We are MSJ: Choir Student Panel
We are MSJ: Theatre Student Panel
MSJ Performing Arts Events Calendar
9/28 Choir Summit Park Blue Ash
10/15/24 7pm Choir Concert in Mater Dei
10/29/24 7:00pm Band Joint Concert with Jazz and Percussion Ensemble in Theatre
11/1/24 7pm Joint Senior Recital, Rachel Zucker and Seth Campbell in Theatre
November 7, 8, 9, 15th (7pm), 16th (2pm) Recital Hall Theatre Performances of The Oregon Trail
11/19/24 7pm Student Recital in Recital Hall
11/26/24 Austin Gray, Senior Recital, 7pm Recital Hall
12/5/24 7:00pm Theatre, Band and Choir Joint Ensembles Performance
12/12/24 Kenneth Rahm, Senior Recital, 7pm Recital Hall
1/7/25 7pm Faculty Recital in Recital Hall
2/25/25 7pm Choir Concert in Mater Dei
3/11/25 7:00pm Band Joint Concert with Jazz and Steel Drum in Theatre
April 3, 4,5, 11th (7pm), 12th (2pm) Theatre Performances of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
4/14/25 7pm, Student Recital in Recital Hall
4/22/25 7:00pm Band Concert in Theatre
4/24/25 7pm Choir Concert in Mater Dei Chapel
Facilities
Our facilities offer students an intimate Recital Hall (90 seats) and University Theatre (1100 seats) as well as access to contemporary and traditional performance venues. Our food court is equipped with the latest sound equipment—used for Open Mic Nights and other social/entertainment events. Students are able to participate in the choir for worship, including Baccalaureate Mass and weekly Sunday Mass in Mater Dei Chapel. These spaces as well as rehearsal rooms are available for student-artists to practice their craft. Click below to view these, and other facilities at the Mount.
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