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M.M. Piano Performance and Pedagogy

The Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy program is among the most distinguished piano teacher training programs in the nation. A select group of students work closely with faculty members in a teaching internship that is broad-based and intensive.

  Credit Hours
MUHI 6335 Introduction to Graduate Studies or
MPSY 6340 Research in Music Psychology
3
MUAS 6010 Recital Attendance (four terms) 
PERB 6001 Departmental Performance Class (four terms) 
MUTH 6300, 6326, 63306360 (select one) 
MUHI (5000-6000 level) chosen with adviser's approval 
PIAN 6200 Performance Study 
MURE 6201 or 6202 Recital or Lecture Recital (with adviser's approval) 
PERB 6112 or 6113 Improvisation or Advanced Improvisation 
MUPD 5210 Class Piano Procedures 
MUPD 5312 Survey of Pre-College Piano Literature 
MUPD 6396 Piano Pedagogy I 
MUPD 6397 Piano Pedagogy II 
MUPD 60216022 and 6122 Internship in Piano Pedagogy 
Ensemble: Two terms*  0-2 
Electives: Chosen with adviser's approval  1-3 
 Total Hours
36

* Chosen from MUAC 6001, 6002, 6101, 6102; or PERE 6071, 6171; or other PERE course with adviser and instructor approval

Additional Degree Requirements

At least three (3) credit hours of the required coursework in MUHI, MUTH and/or electives must be from 6000-level courses that are not double-listed.

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