Performance, Piano, B.M.

Program Overview

This program provides comprehensive training in piano performance, music theory, and conducting. Students develop their musical skills through studio lessons, ensembles, and recitals. The program also includes elective courses that allow students to explore their interests in music. Graduates are prepared for careers as piano performers, teachers, and conductors.

Program Outline

Outline:

Required Music Courses (71 hours)

• Piano (Studio Lessons) (20 hours)
• Secondary Instrument (4 hours)
• Music Ensembles (8 hours including 2 hours of MUS 0141 Accompanying)
• MUS 0130-1 Chamber Music Ensembles (4 hours)
• MUS 1000 Freshman Recital Class
• MUS 2000 Sophomore Recital Class
• MUS 3000 Junior Recital Class
• MUS 4000 Senior Recital Class
• MUS 1011 Ear Training Lab I
• MUS 1013 Music Theory I
• MUS 1021 Ear Training Lab II
• MUS 1023 Music Theory II
• MUS 2011 Ear Training Lab III
• MUS 2013 Music Theory III
• MUS 2021 Ear Training Lab IV
• MUS 2023 Music Theory IV
• MUS 3062 Instrumental/Choral Conducting I (Section 01 Instrumental Conducting)
• MUS 3300 Junior Applied Completion (Junior Recital)
• MUS 4143 Piano Literature I
• MUS 4293 Piano Pedagogy
• MUS 4343 Piano Literature II
• MUS 4500 Piano Proficiency Completion
• MUS 4400 Senior Applied Completion (Senior Recital)