The University of St. Thomas

Master of Arts in Music Education - Piano Pedagogy

For complete information on the Graduate Programs in Music Education (GPME), please see the GPME website http://www.stthomas.edu/musiced or contact the GPME office at (651) 962-5870.

Eligibility

A bachelor’s degree in music or music education

Course Requirements:

Graduate Program in Music Education Core Courses, 14 cr.

  • GMUS 601 Teaching and Learning, 3 cr.
  • GMUS 608 Foundations of Music Education, 3 cr.
  • GMUS 651 Dalcroze Musicianship, 3 cr.
  • GMUS 750 Musicianship and Ensemble, 1 cr.
  • GMUS 875 Introduction to Thesis Writing, 3 cr.
  • GMUS 876 Directed Research, 0 cr.
  • GMUS 890 Thesis, 1 cr.

Field of Concentration Required Courses, 13 cr.

  • GMUS 571 Advanced Applied Piano Studies, 1 cr. (3 semesters)
  • GMUS 613 Theory for Pianists, 3 cr.
  • GMUS 771 Elementary Materials and Teaching Techniques, 3 cr.
  • GMUS 772 Intermediate Materials and Teaching Techniques, 3 cr.
  • GMUS 800 Supervised Teaching, 1 cr.

Field of Concentration Elective Courses, 6 cr.

  • GMUS 544 First Steps in Music, 1 cr.
  • GMUS 571 Advanced Applied Piano Studies, 1 cr. (additional semester)
  • GMUS 615 Performance Practices, 3 cr.
  • GMUS 619 Keyboard Literature, 3 cr.
  • GMUS 752 (Kodály) Curriculum/Pedagogy/Instructional Techniques, 1 cr.
  • GMUS 773 Advanced Teaching Techniques, 3 cr.
  • GMUS 800 Supervised Teaching, 1 cr. (additional semester)

Other Requirements:

  • Piano Recital
    • Length - minimum of 30 minutes
    • Content - a portion of the recital may be an artistic performance of intermediate repertoire
    • When - at the completion of required piano studies; student must be taking lessons during or immediately before the semester the recital is given.
    • Prerequisite - Student must satisfactorily perform the entire recital in a hearing for the piano faculty no later than one month before the planned recital date.
  • Oral Comprehensive Exam
  • Thesis Approval
  • Thesis Defense