M.M. in Performance - Keyboard Concentration (Piano, Harpsichord, or Organ)
| 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) | ||
PIA 623 | ||
| Baroque & Classical Keyboard Literature | ||
| Romantic Piano Literature | ||
| 20th and 21st 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.
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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 | |
| ORG 541 or PIA 541 |
Advanced Organ Private Lesson or Advanced Piano Private Lesson |
3 |
| MHL or MTC 500 Level or Higher | Music History or Music Theory | 3 |
| Concentration Requirement (Literature) | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| ORG 542 or PIA 542 |
Advanced Organ Private Lesson or Advanced Piano Private Lesson |
3 |
| MHL or MTC 500 Level or Higher | Music History or Music Theory | 3 |
| Concentration Requirement (Literature) | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester One | ||
| ORG 543 or PIA 543 |
Advanced Organ Private Lesson or Advanced Piano Private Lesson |
3 |
| MAK 558 |
Master Class Keyboard or Accompanying (Organ) or Accompanying I (Vocal) or Accompanying II (Instrumental) or Perspectives in Pedagogy II or Perspectives in Pedagogy III |
3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| HAR 697 |
Harpsichord Recital or Recital (Organ) or Recital |
2 |
| Supportive Elective | 4 | |
| Comprehensive Exit Exam | ||
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
