Program Overview

Master's Music - Piano Pedagogy

Overview

Wichita State's Master of Music degree program will help you take your musical talent—and career—to a higher level. The program combines professional training with acclaimed faculty and year-round performance opportunities—on campus and throughout Kansas' center of arts and culture.

Admission to the Program

For admission into the Master of Music program, you must:

• Be admitted to the WSU Graduate School
• Have a Bachelor of Music degree in your area of specialization
• Successfully complete an audition

Curriculum

The Master of Music degree—piano pedagogy concentration—requires the completion of a minimum of 33 graduate hours, including two accompanied full-hour degree recitals (one vocal and one instrumental recital in either order).

Every MM concentration requires 12 credit hours of core courses—in addition to hours in your specialization area.

Careers

Thanks to WSU's extensive network of employer connections, students in every major have opportunities to gain real-world experience—helping them build a resume, make professional connections and land their dream jobs.

Applied Learning

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.