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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Bachelor of Music in Performance

Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy

Master of Music Therapy in Music Therapy

Minor in Music


Welcome to SRU Music! Our academic programs prepare future professionals in the areas of music education, performance, and therapy. In addition, we offer a variety of vocal, instrumental, and chamber ensembles for students across all academic disciplines. There is a place for everyone at SRU Music!

Faculty Info:

MUSIC THERAPY Dr. Susan Hadley Dr. Nicole Hahna Mr. Vern Miller MUSIC EDUCATION Dr. Cassandra Eisenreich Dr. Jonathan Helmick Dr. Kathleen Melago MUSIC PERFORMANCE BASS - Mr. Brian Stahurski BASSOON - Mrs. Amy Baker CELLO - Dr. Paige Riggs CLARINET - Dr. Amanda Morrison EUPHONIUM - Mr. Philip Vanouse FLUTE - Dr. Cassandra Eisenreich FRENCH HORN - Mrs. Heather Johnson GUITAR - Mr. Kenneth Karsh OBOE - Ms. Renate Sakins PERCUSSION - Dr. David Glover PIANO - Dr. Glenn Utsch SAXOPHONE - Dr. Jason Kush TROMBONE - Mr. John Sebastian Vera TRUMPET - Dr. Micah Holt TUBA - Mr. Philip Vanouse VIOLIN/VIOLA - Dr. Warren Davidson VOICE - Dr. Colleen Gray, Dr. Christopher Scott, & Timothi Williams BA IN MUSIC Dr. Warren Davidson



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Past Student Productions

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Curtains
(4/28/23 - 4/30/23)
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All Shook Up
(4/4/19 - 4/7/19)
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