Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Music Piano Performance: Collaborative Piano Program

The Master of Music Piano Performance: Collaborative Piano program offers a unique blend of conservatory-style music education and a full liberal arts education. This program is designed to provide students with the training and expertise necessary to succeed as professional musicians.

Program Details

• Official Degree Title: Master of Music in Piano Performance: Collaborative Piano
• Format: Full-time
• Credits: Not specified
• Start Date: Fall
• Application Deadlines:
  • Early Decision 1: November 1
  • Early Decision 2: January 1
  • Regular Decision: March 1
  • Internal Transfer Applications: March 15
  • Transfer Applications: March 15

Curriculum

The curriculum consists of courses in both the liberal arts and music, including:

• Private study with artist faculty
• Core courses in music history, theory, aural comprehension, and piano literature
• Liberal arts core courses, including introductory study of the humanities, social sciences, science, and quantitative reasoning
• Elective classes in other areas of music, such as:
  • Music business
  • Music technology
  • Music education
  • Secondary lessons in jazz, composition, and conducting
• Chamber music participation every semester

Performance Opportunities

Students will have numerous opportunities to perform, both as soloists and as collaborative pianists, on campus and around New York City. Additionally, they will participate in the Artist Master Class Series, which features weekly classes with internationally regarded artists and educators.

Evaluation and Assessment

Students will be evaluated each spring in juried performances and will present full recitals in their junior and senior years.

Careers and Outcomes

The program is designed to provide students with the expertise and opportunities necessary to realize their goals, whether they hope to be performers, educators, entrepreneurs, or pursue another career path. The Greenwich Village location and access to New York City's music industry assets offer unparalleled opportunities for students to achieve their objectives.