Students in the  programme offered by the  engage with music from myriad perspectives while developing critical thinking and effective communication skills through the undergraduate college's liberal arts environment. All music students receive a strong foundation in musicianship, music theory, and music history, and participate in private vocal or instrumental instruction with some of the region's best performers including members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Chatham's Music Program is unique in its flexibility, and cross-disciplinary work is encouraged. Combining music with another area as a double major is easy, and current Chatham students are combining music with areas such as mathematics, psychology and cultural studies. Music can also be an area of focus for the Arts Management major, an exciting program that merges business and the arts. Additionally, Chatham has a collaborative program in Music Education with Carnegie Mellon University that allows our students to earn state teacher certification along with a music degree from Chatham.

The music program offers a variety of courses in the history, theory, and performance of music, including cross-cultural and technological aspects. Performance is encouraged through numerous student recitals, the Integrative Capstone, and participation in the Chatham College Choir. Students have opportunities to study privately with members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and on occasion may present public performances with their teachers. The student majoring in music also may choose to focus on other aspects of the discipline, including creative projects. The cross-disciplinary opportunities afforded by the College curriculum allow for imaginative program design.