Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy and Performance
Students majoring in Piano Pedagogy and Performance receive private lessons, study major teaching methodologies, and undertake observation and practice teaching. The program includes a twosemester teaching internship and culminates in a full recital or else in a combination lecture/performance recital. Semester juries are required. A weekly Pedagogy Lab is required for two semesters, but recommended for all four semesters.
| Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy and Performance (38 semester hours) | |
| Major Area |
24 Credits |
| PI641 Piano Primary (3 terms) | 6 |
|
PI533 Piano Literature Seminar |
3 |
|
PI661 Piano Pedagogy |
3 |
| PI622 Evaluation of Piano Teaching Literature | 3 |
| PI663 Piano Pedagogy Internship I | 3 |
| PI664 Piano Pedagogy Internship II | 3 |
| ME695 Psychology for Music Teachers | 3 |
| Core | 11 Credits |
| MH631 Introduction to Musicology | 3 |
|
CR609 Symphonic Choir (2 terms) |
2 |
| Theory or music history electives | 6 |
|
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| Electives | 3 Credits |
|
Free electives |
3 |
Important Notes:
- Students are required to present a public recital following approval by the department.
- Two semesters of satisfactory participation in Piano Pedagogy Lab are required.
Please see the Academic Catalogs for more information, including course descriptions.
Please see General Graduate Degree Requirements for more degree information.
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