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Plan of Study: Piano

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The programs of study for Piano majors are designed to develop skilled performers familiar with piano repertoire, performance practices, and interpretive traditions.

NOTE: Curriculum is subject to change. In case of a discrepancy, the MSM Academic Catalog is the authoritative source of requirements. View the Academic Catalog here.

Sample Schedule for Bachelor of Music / Piano Major

Total Curriculum Credits: 124

  • Major Instrument
    6 cr
  • Music Theory Core (TH0001-0002)
    8 cr
  • Aural Skills (AS0111-0112)
    4 cr
  • Piano Sight Reading (PN0141-0142)
    2 cr
  • Music History Core (MH0001-0002)
    4 cr
  • Humanities Core (HU0001-0002)
    6 cr
  • Choir (VX0050)
    1 cr
  • Concert Attendance (CA1000)
    0 cr
  • Jury
    0 cr
Total Credits for Year 1:
31 cr
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  • Major Instrument
    6 cr
  • Music Theory Core (TH0003-0004)
    6 cr
  • Aural Skills (AS0211-0212)
    4 cr
  • Keyboard Skills (PN0151-0152)
    4 cr
  • Music History Core (MH0003-0004)
    4 cr
  • Humanities Core (HU0003-0004)
    6 cr
  • Choir (VX0050)
    1 cr
  • Concert Attendance (CA1000)
    0 cr
  • Jury
    0 cr
Total Credits for Year 2:
31 cr
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  • Major Instrument
    8 cr
  • Keyboard Skills (PN0251-0252)
    2 cr
  • Music History Electives (MH0500-2999)
    6 cr
  • Humanities Electives (HU0500-1999)
    6 cr
  • General Electives
    4 cr
  • Practical Foundations (ME1500)
    2 cr
  • Piano Pedagogy (PN0421-0422)
    4 cr
  • Chamber Music* (SP1500)
    2 cr
  • Concert Attendance (CA1000)
    0 cr
  • Jury
    0 cr
Total Credits for Year 3:
34 cr
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  • Major Instrument
    8 cr
  • Theory Electives (TH0500-2999)
    4 cr
  • Humanities Electives (HU0500-1999)
    6 cr
  • Conducting (Choral or Orchestral) (CD0111-0112; CD0211-0212)
    4 cr
  • Piano Literature (PN0411-0412)
    4 cr
  • Chamber Music* (SP1500)
    2 cr
  • 5 Setting the Stage Workshops (ME1000)
    0 cr
  • Concerto Requirement (PN0500)
    0 cr
  • Graduation Recital
    0 cr
Total Credits for Year 4:
28 cr
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*As assigned by the Ensembles Office

Sample Schedule for Master of Music / Piano Major

Total Curriculum Credits: 52

  • Major Lessons
    5 cr
  • Music History Electives (MH1000-2999)
    3 cr
  • Graduate Electives
    2 cr
  • Piano Literature (PN2021)
    2 cr
  • Concert Attendance (CA1000)
    0 cr
Total Credits for Year 1, Fall:
12 cr
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  • Major Lessons
    5 cr
  • Music History Electives (MH1000-2999)
    3 cr
  • Graduate Electives
    2 cr
  • Piano Literature (PN2022)
    2 cr
  • Concert Attendance (CA1000)
    0 cr
  • Jury
    0 cr
Total Credits for Year 1, Spring:
12 cr
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  • Major Lessons
    5 cr
  • Graduate Theory Electives (TH2000-2999)
    2 cr
  • Graduate Electives
    4 cr
  • Piano Literature (PN2031)
    2 cr
  • Chamber Music* (SP1500)
    1 cr
Total Credits for Year 2, Fall:
14 cr
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  • Major Lessons
    5 cr
  • Graduate Theory Electives (TH2000-2999)
    2 cr
  • Graduate Electives
    4 cr
  • Piano Literature (PN2032)
    2 cr
  • Chamber Music* (SP1500)
    1 cr
  • Concerto Requirement (PN2200)
    0 cr
  • Graduation Recital
    0 cr
Total Credits for Year 2, Spring:
14 cr
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*As assigned by the Ensembles Office

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