M.M. in Performance - Keyboard Concentration (Piano, Harpsichord, or Organ)

Program Overview

This program focuses on advanced music theory and history, with a specialization in organ or piano performance. Students will develop their technical skills through private lessons and coursework in organ or piano literature, and explore various aspects of music pedagogy and accompanying. The program culminates in a comprehensive exit examination.

Program Outline

Outline:

Curriculum

• Music History course 500 level or higher 13 credits
• Music Theory course 500 level or higher 23 credits

Major Requirements

• Select 9 credits in advanced lessons from the following:
• ORG 541Advanced Organ Private Lesson
• ORG 542Advanced Organ Private Lesson
• ORG 543Advanced Organ Private Lesson
• PIA 541Advanced Piano Private Lesson
• PIA 542Advanced Piano Private Lesson
• PIA 543Advanced Piano Private Lesson

Concentration Requirements

• Select 6 credits from the following:
• ORG 551Organ Literature I (Advanced Organ)
• ORG 552Organ Literature II (Advanced Organ)
• PIA 623Baroque Keyboard Literature
• PIA 624Classical Piano Literature
• PIA 625Romantic Piano Literature
• PIA 62620TH Century Piano Literature
• Select 3 credits from the following:
• MAK 558Master Class Keyboard
• ORG 561Accompanying (Organ)
• PIA 572Accompanying I (Vocal)
• PIA 573Accompanying II (Instrumental)
• PIA 582Perspectives in Pedagogy II
• PIA 583Perspectives in Pedagogy III

Supportive Electives

500 level or higher. 34 credits

• Select 2 credits from the following:
• HAR 697Harpsichord Recital
• ORG 697Recital (Organ)
• PIA 697Recital

Comprehensive Exit Examination

4 credits

Total Minimum Credits Required

30 credits