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Grantham,Pennsylvania 17027
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Science in Music Education

Bachelor of Music in Performance

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Music and Worship

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Composition

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Commercial Music

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Business

Minor in Music

Master of Music in Conducting


The Department of Music at Messiah University offers students not only the chance to grow on their given instrument, but also the opportunity to pursue music in a wide variety of avenues in a Christian liberal arts environment. Studies in the Department of Music complement rigorous professional training with a broad liberal arts education necessary for students to function effectively as teaching and performing musicians. Messiah University offers four undergraduate degrees in music -- the Bachelor of Science in Music Education; the Bachelor of Music in Performance; the Bachelor of Arts in Music (Music and Worship); the Bachelor of Arts in Music with optional concentrations in Composition and Commercial Music; and the Bachelor of Arts in Music (Business). A minor in music is also available. The Master of Music in Conducting allows music educators to hone their skills on the podium while maintaining professional careers in area schools and music ensembles. We invite you to learn more about our offerings both in the concert hall and in the classroom.

Notable Alumni Include:

Abby Madden, Angela Lykins, Brandon Harris, Jonathan Desmarais, Jonathan Swaney, Josh Kerr, Joshua Long, Matt Carraher, Naomi Henry, Noah Baker, Sofia Salinas.




Faculty Info:

Timothy Dixon, D.M.A., William Stowman, D.M.A., Ya-Ting Chang, James Colonna, D.M.A., Rachel Cornacchio, Ph.D., Douglas Curry, Dr. Patrice Ewoldt, Dr. Erik M. Forst, Todd Goranson, D.M.A., Dr. Michael A. Harcrow, Travis J. Weller, Ph.D., Dr. Joy Elizabeth Meade, Dr. Richard E. Roberson, Damian Savarino, D.M.A., Peter Sirotin, Timothy Warfield, Jr., Randall Zwally.



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Past Student Productions

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(2/4/16 - 2/14/16)
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