Master of Music with a Concentration in Piano Pedagogy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Cognate Requirements | ||
| Music history (MHL) course 1 | 3 | |
| Music theory (MTC) course 2 | 3 | |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Lessons | ||
| PIA 578 | Piano Pedagogy Private Lesson | 2 |
| PIA 579 | Piano Pedagogy Private Lesson (Including Recital) | 2 |
| PIA 588 | Advanced Lessons | 2 |
| PIA 589 | Advanced Lessons | 2 |
| Pedagogy | ||
| PIA 580 | Perspectives in Pedagogy IV | 3 |
| PIA 581 | Perspectives in Pedagogy I | 3 |
| PIA 582 | Perspectives in Pedagogy II | 3 |
| PIA 583 | Perspectives in Pedagogy III | 3 |
| PIA 631 | Performance Practicum | 1 |
| Concentration Electives | ||
| Select 6 credits in concentration electives to be chosen from the following: | 6 | |
| Baroque & Classical Keyboard Literature | ||
| Romantic Piano Literature | ||
| 20th and 21st Century Piano Literature | ||
| Recital Component | ||
| PIA 695 | Recital (Piano Pedagogy) | 1 |
| Comprehensive Exit Exam | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 34 | |
- 1
If the student fails the Graduate Placement Test, they MUST take MHL 501 PRIOR to satisfying this requirement.
- 2
If the student fails the Graduate Placement Test, they MUST take MTC 591 PRIOR to satisfying this requirement.
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To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Audit via RamPortal and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| PIA 578 | Piano Pedagogy Private Lesson | 2 |
| PIA 582 | Perspectives in Pedagogy II | 3 |
| PIA 623 | 3 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| PIA 579 | Piano Pedagogy Private Lesson (Including Recital) | 2 |
| PIA 583 | Perspectives in Pedagogy III | 3 |
| PIA 631 | Performance Practicum | 1 |
| MHL XXX | MHL Elective | 3 |
or MTC XXX | MTC Elective |
|
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| PIA 588 | Advanced Lessons | 2 |
| PIA 580 | Perspectives in Pedagogy IV | 3 |
| PIA 625 | Romantic Piano Literature | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| PIA 589 | Advanced Lessons | 2 |
| PIA 581 | Perspectives in Pedagogy I | 3 |
| PIA 695 | Recital (Piano Pedagogy) | 1 |
| MHL XXX | MHL Elective | 3 |
or MTC XXX | MTC Elective |
|
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 34 | |
Comprehensive exit examination is required to be completed in the final semester, no later than the end of Finals week.
