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2115 Summit Avenue
St. Paul,Minnesota 55105
16519625850
admissions@stthomas.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Arts in Music Business

Bachelor of Music in Performance

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Minor in Music

Minor in Composition

Minor in Faith Music

Minor in Music Industry

Minor in Recording Arts

Certificate in Performance

Master of Arts in Music Education


The Music Department at the University of St. Thomas strives to provide outstanding music instruction through our progressive curriculum. You will realize your full potential in the development of your musical, artistic and career goals, gaining a versatile skill set that will offer you a distinct competitive advantage in the next chapter of your life. Our accomplished faculty models musical and academic excellence and will mentor you in a creative environment, enhancing the cultural, spiritual and intellectual life of the university and community.

Acceptance Rate:

The University of St. Thomas in Minnesota (MN) has a general acceptance rate of 76%. While there isn't specific data for the music department's acceptance rate, the overall rate suggests it's a relatively accessible institution.


Faculty Info:

Matthew Abernathy, David Auerbach, Casey Barker, Joshua Bauder, Jay Broeker, Nyssa Brown, Debra Capener, Sarah Carmack, Brian Casey, Steve Cole, Vanessa Cornett-Murtada, Peter Douglas, Andrew Ellingsen, Mindy Eschedor, Leigh Ann Garner, Matthew George, Jennifer Gerth, Bruce Gleason, Bethany Gonella, Craig Hara, Diana Hawley, Karen Howard, Ora Itkin, David Jenkins, Michael Johnson, Shersten Johnson, Deanna Jorstad, Christopher Kachian, William Kemperman, Katelyn Larson, Daniel LeJeune, Gavin Linnihan, Mona Mann, Sowah Mensah, Sarah Minette, Angela Mitchell, Beth Nelson, Christopher Olson, Douglas Orzolek, Allison Ostrander, Shon Parker, Albert Pinsonneault, Ilah Raleigh, William Reed, Jeffrey Rinear, Sarah Schmalenberger, Suzanne Schons, Paul Schulz, Josh Schwalbach, Trygve Skaar, Kathy Thomsen, Megan Tietz, Christopher Volpe, Jared Waln, Larry Zimmerman, Michael Zocchi.



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