M.M. in Performance - Keyboard Concentration (Piano, Harpsichord, or Organ)
Wells School of Music
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Cognate Requirments | 6 | |
| Select 3 credits of music history (MHL) | ||
| Select 3 credits of music theory (MTC) | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| Lessons | 9 | |
| Select 9 credits in individual lessons at the advanced level: | ||
| Advanced Organ Private Lesson | ||
| Advanced Organ Private Lesson | ||
| Advanced Organ Private Lesson | ||
| Advanced Piano Private Lesson | ||
| Advanced Piano Private Lesson | ||
| Advanced Piano Private Lesson | ||
| Keyboard Literature | 6 | |
| Select 6 credits in keyboard literature: | ||
| Organ Literature I (Advanced Organ) | ||
| Organ Literature II (Advanced Organ) | ||
| Baroque Keyboard Literature | ||
| Classical Piano Literature | ||
| Romantic Piano Literature | ||
| 20TH Century Piano Literature | ||
| Concentration Electives | 3 | |
| Select 3 credits of concentration electives from the following: | ||
| Master Class Keyboard | ||
| Accompanying (Organ) | ||
| Accompanying I (Vocal) | ||
| Accompanying II (Instrumental) | ||
| Perspectives in Pedagogy II | ||
| Perspectives in Pedagogy III | ||
| Free Electives | 4 | |
| Any 500-level courses selected under advisement | ||
| Recital Component | 2 | |
| Select 2 credits: | ||
| Harpsichord Recital | ||
| Recital (Organ) | ||
| Recital | ||
| Comprehensive Exit Examination | ||
| Completion of a comprehensive exit examination is required. | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 30 | |
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 | |
