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Piano

The requirements for a major in piano leading to a Bachelor of Music degree are 52 credits in music plus 28 credits in private instruction and ensemble participation plus 24 credits in non-music electives.

Required Courses

Additional Requirements

8 credits from Contextual Studies courses including 2 from the following:

and at least one of the following:

More Additional Requirements:

  • 6 credits from music elective courses
  • 24 credits from non-music elective courses
  • 28 credits of private instruction:
    • 8 credits in the student’s major instrument at the 200-level (four 2-credit courses)
    • 16 credits of private instruction in the major instrument at the 400-level (four 4-credit courses)
    • 4 credits in the student’s minor instrument or class piano (four 1-credit courses)
  • 0 credits in ensemble (eight semesters). Participation in an appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the major area of study is required each semester of enrollment.
  • 0 credits in chamber music (two semesters). Participation in chamber music is required for two semesters by enrolling in MUS 188, 193, 195, 197 or 199
  • Seven student recitals:
    • one appearance each semester in a general student recital in the major instrument in the first and sophomore years
    • a half-recital in the major instrument in the junior year
    • a full senior recital on the major instrument
    • one appearance in a general student recital or studio recital in the minor instrument