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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 (see below) | 12 |
| Chamber Music (required) MUS 605 or 605A | (1,1,1) |
| Vocal Literature | (2,2) |
| Piano Literature (including MUS 522D) | (3,3) |
| Chamber Music Techniques MUS 524 | (3) |
| Research Methodology MUS 731 | 3 |
| Analytical Techniques II MUS 712 | 3 |
| Music in the Classical Period MUS 537C | 3 |
| Music in the Romantic Period MUS 537D | 3 |
| Total: | 30 |
| Core Electives: | |
| Chamber Music (required) MUS 605 or 605A | (1,1,1) |
| Vocal Literature | (2,2) |
| Piano Literature (including MUS 522D) | (3,3) |
| Chamber Music Techniques MUS 524 | (3) |
| Research Methodology MUS 731 | (3) |
| Analytical Techniques II MUS 712 | (3) |
| Music in the Classical Period MUS 537C | (3) |
| Music in the Romantic Period MUS 537D | (3) |
Graduation Requirements
Two chamber music recitals (MUS 941 x2) and one piano-vocal program (MUS 941A) 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.
