Program Requirements
Our 34-credit graduate curriculum engages students in coursework designed to hone their musical, stylistic and linguistic understanding.
The piano accompanying and coaching program offers pianists intensive experience in lieder, choral music and opera coaching. Westminster's historic commitment to vocal music shapes the curriculum in which literature and languages are taught in every course. Students gain practical experience through class and studio lessons.
Our 34-credit graduate curriculum engages students in coursework designed to hone their musical, stylistic and linguistic understanding.
Our alumni have served as faculty members and coaches at the Tanglewood Music Center, Academy of Vocal Arts, American Boychoir School, the Curtis Institute, Opera North, Indianapolis Opera, Brevard Music Festival, the Canadian Opera Company, and the San Francisco Opera and Glimmerglass Opera Young Artists' Programs.
My time at WCC provided me many opportunities to deepen my knowledge of the vocal/opera repertoire, hone my collaborative piano skills, and work with industry professionals."
Chair, Department of Voice and Piano; Professor
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mcusack [at] rider.edu
609-921-7100 x8253