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Overview
Dr. Vincent Rone is an associate professor of fine arts and director of the Sacred Music Program at Franciscan University of Steubenville. A musicologist, composer, organist, and conductor, his teaching and scholarship focus on sacred music, music history and theory, and the relationship between music, theology, and the Catholic liturgical tradition. His research also extends to music in film, video games, and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Sacred Music Audition Process
Dr. Rone is the primary contact for questions about Sacred Music auditions. All applicants to the Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Music must complete an audition in addition to the standard Franciscan University application. Learn more about the Sacred Music audition process, requirements, and timeline.
Courses Taught
2020–25
Franciscan University of Steubenville, Associate Professor of Fine Arts
Franciscan University of Steubenville, Adjunct Professor of Sacred Music
- Introduction to Film Music (2026)
- Sacred Choral and Solo Repertoire (2026)
- Women’s Choir (2023–present)
- Conducting I–II (2021, 2023–24, 2025–26)
- Schola Cantorum Franciscana (2021–present)
- Counterpoint/Composition (2021)
- Music History I–II (2020–present)
- Music Theory I–IV (2020–present)