The Catholic University of America

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Master of Music Degree

CHAMBER MUSIC (PIANO)

Entrance Requirements

The applicant’s undergraduate degree program should be in piano performance (or the equivalent). In addition to meeting the general requirements for admission to the music school, a student who wishes to major in chamber music (piano) must pass an audition before the piano faculty. This will include solo literature and chamber music, and sight reading.

Program of Study Semester Hours
Piano 6
Core Electives 12
Chamber Music (required) (1,1,1)
Vocal Literature (2,2)
Piano Literature (including MUS 530) (3,3)
Chamber Music Techniques (3)
Research Methodology 3
Analytical Techniques II 3
Music in the Classical Period 3
Music in the Romantic Period 3
Total 30

Graduation Requirements

Two chamber music recitals and one piano-vocal program are required.

Minor in Latin American Music

Requirements listed above apply, with the following exceptions:

1. Among the core courses, six semester hours of Latin American music electives replace Music in the Classical Period and Music in the Romantic Period.

2. Among the core electives, electives in Latin American music may be included as appropriate and as approved by the adviser.

3. A significant portion of the student’s performance repertoire for juries and recitals must consist of music by Latin American composers.