Northridge,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music - Collaborative Piano Performance in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge
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Northridge United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Music in Collaborative Piano Performance offers comprehensive training and performance opportunities for pianists aspiring to become professional collaborative artists. The program combines vocal repertoire (including art songs and opera) with instrumental works (such as sonatas and concertos) for a well-rounded education.
Gain essential training and performance experience needed for a successful career as a collaborative pianist. Acquire advanced research methods and music analysis skills. Study historical musical periods in depth. Enhance both technical abilities and teaching methodologies through personalized instruction.
Earning a music master's degree helps cultivate professional artistry. Refine your technical skills and adopt a more sophisticated artistic approach. Deepen your understanding of music history, theory, and teaching methods. Benefit from one-on-one guidance with experienced faculty. Broaden your musical range and elevate your performance capabilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Bachelor of Music degree with a major in piano, collaborative keyboard or equivalent background as determined by the keyboard area faculty.
Entrance audition required. See Master of Music, Option in Collaborative Piano Performance for audition requirements.
Taking the department graduate placement examinations in Theory and History prior to first enrollment. Students failing the placement exams may repeat them once or complete the appropriate review courseworkMUS 500 Music Theory Review and/or MUS 501 Music History Reviewwith a grade of C or better.
Knowledge of IPA (international phonetic alphabets) or training in Italian, German and French languages must be evidenced by previous coursework or can be satisfied by a diction placement exam during the first week of the Fall semester. The diction requirement is a prerequisite for classified status.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Bachelor of Music degree with a major in piano, collaborative keyboard or equivalent background as determined by the keyboard area faculty.
Entrance audition required. See Master of Music, Option in Collaborative Piano Performance for audition requirements.
Taking the department graduate placement examinations in Theory and History prior to first enrollment. Students failing the placement exams may repeat them once or complete the appropriate review courseworkMUS 500 Music Theory Review and/or MUS 501 Music History Reviewwith a grade of C or better.
Knowledge of IPA (international phonetic alphabets) or training in Italian, German and French languages must be evidenced by previous coursework or can be satisfied by a diction placement exam during the first week of the Fall semester. The diction requirement is a prerequisite for classified status.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Tuition
USD
14,304