Master of Music in Instrumental Collaborative PianoMaster of Music

This is a two-year program of study at the post-baccalaureate level for students of piano. Students will pursue advanced studies in instrumental collaboration through extensive practical experience in both the studio and on stage through a practicum divided evenly amongst all studios. Weekly applied lessons, instrumental lessons, chamber coaching, seminar participation and a weekly studio class compliment coursework in piano literature, pedagogy and other music academics providing the student with the tools needed to attain professional competence and specialization in the area of instrumental collaboration.

M.M. degree in collaborative piano completion requirements

1. Complete the degree in four calendar years from the date on a student’s initial registration or be held to any new degree requirements
2. Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA
3. Complete GSR 501, Graduate Orientation Seminar (one credit)
4. Complete 36 credits of music courses, including four semesters of applied music study (12 credits), four semesters of small ensemble (4 credits), one academic music course (3 credits), collaborative piano courses (14 credits), Piano Pedagogy (3 credits), four semesters of Performance Forum (0 credit), one full student collaborative recital (0 credit) and pass a comprehensive exam (0 credit) given near the conclusion of degree study.
5. Performance requirements include two departmental recitals, one mock audition, two juries (zero credits), two concerto competitions and one John Oliveira string competition.