Refine your piano technique and repertoire and develop teaching knowledge and abilities in Westminster’s piano pedagogy and performance program. This balanced program fosters the development of students who perform on a high level as soloists and as collaborators with other performing artists, as well as successful artist-teachers.
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Our 38-credit curriculum features coursework in teaching methodologies, a weekly pedagogy lab, an intensive teaching internship and culminates with a full recital or combination lecture/performance recital.
Our graduates find success in careers performing as soloists, collaborative artists in the United States and abroad, work as church musicians or music educators. Here are a few career options that graduates may choose to explore: solo artist, college professor, private teacher, collaborative artist, church accompanist, or choral accompanist.
I emerged from Westminster Choir College as a complete musician who could work and serve in any capacity. My experience at Westminster has given me a lifetime of opportunities and accomplishments."
Professor of Piano and Coordinator of the Piano Department
Omega House
clarfield [at] rider.edu
609-921-7100 x8290
