Music: Piano Performance and Pedagogy, B.M.

The Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Piano Performance and Pedagogy is more specifically designed to prepare students for the professional life of a performing, teaching, and researching pianist. This degree prepares students to work as in accompanying, private studio teaching, researching, and further graduate study. Graduates of the program will be able to:

1) Effectively read musical scores and detect errors in performance; 2) Analyze and identify key elements in musical scores and performances; 3) Present a stylistically appropriate performance from standard musical literature; 4.) Learn to build, teach, and pace technique and repertoire in a piano student; 5.) Develop a knowledge base of major books and other literature on piano playing and teaching; 6) Prepare for professional standing in the field of piano pedagogy.

General Education

(see General Education for list of approved courses)

Rhetoric and Writing: (6 hours)

Two approved courses in rhetoric and writing

Fine Arts and Humanities: (12 hours)

Complete one approved course in each subcategory

Historical Understanding (3 hours)

Literature (3 hours)

Thought, Values and Beliefs (3 hours)

Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)

Natural Sciences: (7-8 hours)

Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component

Behavioral and Social Sciences: (6 hours)

Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines

Mathematics: (3 hours)

One approved mathematics course

Statistics: (3 hours)

One approved statistics course

Non-Western Culture: (3 hours)

One approved non-western culture course

Program Requirements (31 hours)

Personal and Social Responsibility (8 hours)

8 hours chosen from:

Pedagogy Concentration (44 hours)

4 semesters (8 hours) of MUSP 2000-level primary applied study.
4 semesters (8 hours) of MUSP 4000-level primary applied study.
Large ensemble participation is required each semester of residence, minimum 8 hours. Piano and guitar majors may substitute up to 4 hours of small ensemble.
Two semesters of small ensemble participation required

Additional Information and Notes

Successful completion of Continuation Standards is prerequisite to enrollment in upper-division music courses.

Satisfactory grade in Seminar for every semester enrolled as music performance major.

2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses (including specified General Education courses).

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

Electives to complete 120 hours.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.

ClearPath for Advising

The ClearPath for Advising provides students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath for Advising guides also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree. Your ClearPath is available through the Advisement website.