Graduate Piano Pedagogy
Piano Pedagogy Concentration
The Master of Arts degree with a concentration in piano pedagogy features a broad range of theoretical courses balanced by requirements that apply to piano teachers' work with students of all ages and abilities. The program places emphasis on practical aspects of teaching elementary, intermediate and advanced students to develop their musicianship and technical skills.
In this program, students will:
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sharpen and improve personal competence in performance on the piano;
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learn the principles of a healthy and effective technique and how to develop it in students;
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broaden understanding of music history, theory, and historic piano performance practices;
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develop a good working knowledge of literature for the piano, as well as specific piano teaching methods, sources, and editions available;
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gain insights into individual learning styles and performance psychology;
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gain pedagogical insights into the pedagogy of sight-reading, improvisation, keyboard theory, practicing, and expressive interpretation;
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discover new applications for existing expertise;
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expand organizational skills in areas of studio policy, goal-setting, and curriculum development; and
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discover the commanality of the goals and techniques shared by all music educators.
Piano Pedagogy Core Courses
Students are required to take the following 13 semester credits and write a thesis.
GMUS 601 Teaching and Learning (3 cr.)
Offered every summer, Monday and Wednesday evenings, and fall Saturdays in even years.
GMUS 608 Foundations of Music Education (3 cr.)
Offered every summer, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and every spring on Saturdays.
GMUS 651 Dalcroze Musicianship (3 cr.)
Offered every July, middle two weeks.
GMUS 750 Musicianship and Ensemble (1 cr.)
Offered every summer, mornings during the last two weeks in June.
GMUS 875 Introduction to Thesis Writing (3 cr.)
Offered every summer, Monday and Wednesday evenings, and every fall on Saturdays.
GMUS 876 Directed Research (0 cr.)
To be scheduled with thesis adviser.
GMUS 890 Thesis (1 cr.)
To be scheduled with thesis supervisor.
Piano Pedagogy Field of Concentration Courses
Students take 13 required credits in the piano pedagogy field of concentration and 6 elective credits. Through the required concentration courses, students expand and refine the information needed to work successfullly with pianists of all ages. Elective courses offer students opportunities to further define and hone the breadth and depth of their expertise. Summer classes meet MWF, 9 a.m.-Noon; fall and spring classes meet TTR, 10-11:30 a.m.
Required Piano Pedagogy Courses (13 cr.)
GMUS 571 Advanced Applied Piano Studies (1 cr.) (3 semesters)
Offered every semester, to be scheduled with instructor.
GMUS 613 Advanced Theory for Pianists (3 cr.)
Offered spring 2008 and summer 2010.
GMUS 771 Elementary Materials and Teaching Techniques (3 cr.)
Offered summer 2008 and spring 2010.
GMUS 772 Intermediate Materials and Teaching Techniques (3 cr.)
Offered summer 2009 and spring 2011.
GMUS 800 Supervised Teaching (1 cr.)
Offered every semester.
Recommended Piano Pedagogy Elective Courses (6 cr.)
GMUS 544 First Steps in Music (1 cr.)
Offered in even summers during July.
GMUS 571 Advanced Applied Piano Studies (1 cr.: additional semester)
Offered every semester, to be scheduled with instructor.
GMUS 615 Performance Practices (3 cr.)
Offered spring 2009 and fall 2010.
GMUS 619 Keyboard Literature (3 cr.)
Offered fall 2009.
GMUS 752 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Instructional Techniques I (1 cr.)
Offered every summer, last two weeks in June.
GMUS 773 Advanced Teaching Techniques (3 cr.)
Offered fall 2008 and summer 2011.
GMUS 800 Supervised Teaching (1 cr.: additional semester)
Offered every semester.
Other Requirements:
Piano Recital
