Music Performance: Piano
Music Performance: Piano
| Hours | 76.5 - 77.5 Credit Hours |
| LEP | Limited Enrollment Program. Application Website |
| MAP | Major Academic Plan |
Program Requirements
requirement 1 Complete 12 courses
Lower-division music core courses:
requirement 2 Complete 1 course
requirement 3 Complete 8.0 hours from the following course(s)
requirement 4 Complete 4.0 hours from the following course(s)
requirement 5 Complete 6.0 hours from the following course(s)
requirement 6
Complete 1 hour of ensemble each semester for six semesters (determined by the student's major instrumental teacher or by choral audition - not by the student). (A) complete 2 or 4 hours from Category 1 Approved Large Ensembles (see MAP) AND (B) complete 2 or 4 hours from Category 2 Music 344R (each 2 hours of 344R must be taken in consecutive fall and winter semesters).
requirement 7 Complete 4 courses
Upper-division music core courses:
requirement 8 Complete 1 course
requirement 9 Complete 7 courses
requirement 10 Complete 2.0 hours from the following course(s)
requirement 11 Complete 4.0 hours from the following course(s)
requirement 12 Complete 1 course
requirement 13 Complete 1 option
Recitals:
Present a juried recital (Music 249) during the sophomore year. A juried senior recital (Music 449) is also required.
Enroll in Music 249 (0.0 credit hours) or 449 (1.0 credit hour) for the semester during which a recital is to be presented. Concurrent enrollment in appropriate performance instruction is required. A prerecital hearing is required at least three weeks before juried recitals. Contact the Harris Fine Arts Center Scheduling Office (C-302 HFAC) for further information.
option 13.1 Complete 2 courses
Note: Students must register for 449 before applying for graduation.
Program Outcomes:
Performance Preparation and Repertoire
Prepare performances at the highest possible level, demonstrating knowledge of applicable solo and ensemble literature, and perform from a cross-section of that repertory. Students will have a variety of experiences that will prepare them for the competitive field of a professional musician.
Music Pedagogy
Comprehend and demonstrate the fundamentals of music pedagogy through private and group instruction. Students should also demonstrate a high ability to teach in solo and group settings.