Master of Music: Major in Piano Performance
The emphasis in collaborative piano is designed for the advanced pianist who wishes to make accompanying and chamber music a career focus. Students may elect a concentration in either instrumental collaboration and chamber music or vocal collaboration and coaching. Each track will include practical experience in the appropriate instrumental or vocal studios and ensembles.
Collaborative Piano Emphasis
Admission Requirements
1. Applicants must meet the admission requirements as stated in the Graduate Admissions and Policies publication.
2. A completed bachelor's degree in piano performance (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
3. Repertoire lists and programs showing performing experience and knowledge of either instrumental or vocal literature.
4. An audition of solo literature equivalent to a senior recital. The audition will also include sight-reading of accompaniments from instrumental and vocal repertoire.
Additional requirements pertinent to the specific concentration are as follows:
Program I - Concentration in Instrumental Collaboration and Chamber Music
1. Substantial ensemble repertoire and experience
2. Proficiency in a foreign language (recommended, but not required.)
Program II - Concentration in Vocal Collaboration and Coaching
1. Substantial ensemble repertoire and experience
2. Reading knowledge of German, French or Italian with language proficiency equivalent to one year of college-level instruction.
Sample Curriculum
PianoPiano
Core Studies in MusicIntroduction to Research in MusicPhilosophies of Music History and Theory Music Theory Course Music History Course Music Performance Course
Electives |
10 credits4 credits
10 credits2 credits
10 credits |
Total degree program |
30 credits |
Secondary Concentration
In order to allow for greater curricular flexibility and to tailor graduate study to the professional needs and objectives of the individual student, all degree programs include the option of a secondary concentration which complements the major. Normally, about one-third of each curriculum is devoted to elective courses. The choice of elective courses within the same specific area comprises the secondary concentration. Several possible secondary concentrations are available including music education, jazz studies, theory, music technology, conducting and sacred music. The specific courses which comprise the secondary concentration are determined by the appropriate faculty and the student in consultation with the student's primary advisor.
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