Why Choose the Music Department at Eastern?
- Scholarships: View the Scholarships offered by the Music Department.
- A Distinct Philosophy: In the Eastern University Music Department, our motto is “music is for life," which means that music includes but transcends competition and even achievement. This is why we seek to explore, perform, and teach music in a Christian context and to assist students in developing music appreciation and skills for local and global music ministry. This is achieved through the integration of spiritual formation with historical, technical and multicultural approaches that emphasize expressive art forms in community.
- Variety of Programs & Concentrations: The Music Department offers a BA in Music with concentrations in: composition and electronic music, contemporary music, general music, music education, performance, and worship arts. The Music Department also offers individualized majors (subject to faculty approval) and a minor in music.
- Award Winning Faculty: Eastern University is conveniently located just outside Philadelphia, one of the nation’s most musical cities, famously hailing the Philadelphia Orchestra. Other nearby ensembles and orchestras, in which our award winning faculty members play or sing, include: The Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra, the Philly Pops, the Jubilate Deo Chorale and Orchestra, and the Delaware Symphony. The Eastern University Choir and Turning Point Ensemble have performed multiple times in holiday concerts with the Jubilate Deo Chorale at the world famous Kimmel Center in downtown Philadelphia
- Endless Opportunities: Students (Music Majors & Non-Music Majors) can be involved in on-campus ensembles and events, including: Chamber Ensemble, Marching Band/Drumline, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Eastern Strings, Eastern Winds (Concert Band), Angels of Harmony (Gospel Choir), University Choir, Theatre Department musicals and plays, Fall Music Festival, and the Spring Music Festival.
Majors and Programs
“Being involved with Wednesday Night Worship, Theatre productions, dance classes, and Music ensembles enabled me to establish who I want to be as a performer and what it means to be a Christian artist. I will forever be grateful for the time I spent at Eastern University.”
Music Department Mission
We seek to explore, perform, and teach music in a Christian context and to assist students in developing music appreciation and skills for local and global music ministry. This is achieved through the integration of spiritual formation with historical, technical and multicultural approaches that emphasize expressive art forms in the community.