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Master of Music in Piano Accompanying

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The Master of Music in Piano Accompanying curriculum is designed for pianists who wish to refine their accompanying skills. The curriculum provides a foundation of studies in music literature.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree in music, or equivalent, prior to admission into the program. Applicants must present one vocal and one instrumental accompaniment. Applicants should supply performers; please call the Admissions Office to make other arrangements.

Degree Requirements: The degree requirement is 30 credit hours with grades of B or better in required courses and a grade point average of 3.000.

Recitals 

Students must have two successful completions of MUPP 540 ö Graduate Collaborative Recital - 2 credits each.

Students must present a balanced program of chamber and art song repertoire totaling 55 minutes of music. The student has the option of including a portion of memorized solo repertoire on one of the two required graduate recitals.

Requirements for the Master of Music in Piano Accompanying Degree

MAJOR AREA

APAC 521

Applied Accompanying

2*

APAC 522

Applied Accompanying

2*

APAC 621

Applied Accompanying

2*

APAC 622

Applied Accompanying

2*
 

Two successful completions of

  

MUPP 641

Graduate Accompanying Recital

4*

SUPPORT COURSES

MUTC 520

Graduate Theory Seminar

3

MUED 601

Bibliography and Research

3
 

Music Literature Electives

6
 

Electives (Maximum of 4 credit hours of ensemble may be applied toward degree requirements.)

6
  Comprehensive Examination  Pass/
Fail
  Total 30

* minimum grade of "B" required

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