M.M. in Performance - Keyboard Concentration (Piano, Harpsichord, or Organ)
Wells School of Music
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Music History course 500 level or higher 1 | 3 | |
| Music Theory course 500 level or higher 2 | 3 | |
| Select 9 credits in advanced lessons from the following: | 9 | |
| Advanced Organ Private Lesson | ||
| Advanced Organ Private Lesson | ||
| Advanced Organ Private Lesson | ||
| Advanced Piano Private Lesson | ||
| Advanced Piano Private Lesson | ||
| Advanced Piano Private Lesson | ||
| Concentration Requirements 3 | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Organ Literature I (Advanced Organ) | ||
| Organ Literature II (Advanced Organ) | ||
| Baroque Keyboard Literature | ||
| Classical Piano Literature | ||
| Romantic Piano Literature | ||
| 20TH Century Piano Literature | ||
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Master Class Keyboard | ||
| Accompanying (Organ) | ||
| Accompanying I (Vocal) | ||
| Accompanying II (Instrumental) | ||
| Perspectives in Pedagogy II | ||
| Perspectives in Pedagogy III | ||
| Supportive Electives 500 level or higher. 3 | 4 | |
| Select 2 credits from the following: | 2 | |
| Harpsichord Recital | ||
| Recital (Organ) | ||
| Recital | ||
| Comprehensive Exit Examination 4 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 30 | |
- 1
If the student fails the Graduate Music History Assessment Test, they must take MHL 501 prior to satisfying this requirement.
- 2
If the student fails the Graduate Music Theory Assessment Test, they must take MTC 591 prior to satisfying this requirement.
- 3
Selected under advisement.
- 4
Completion of a comprehensive exit examination is required.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
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 | |
| Music History or Music Theory | 3 | |
| Advanced Lessons (541) | 3 | |
| Keyboard Literature | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| Music History or Music Theory | 3 | |
| Advanced Lessons (542) | 3 | |
| Keyboard Literature | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester One | ||
| Advanced Lessons (543) | 3 | |
| Concentration Elective | 1-3 | |
| Free Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 5-7 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| Advanced Lessons (544) - Free Elective | 3 | |
| Recital | 2 | |
| Concentration Elective | 1-3 | |
| Comprehensive Exit Exam | ||
| Credits | 6-8 | |
| Total Credits | 29-33 | |
