Master of Music in Performance - Collaborative Piano in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Master of Music in Performance equips students for professional musical careers, encompassing solo performances, orchestral and ensemble work, collaborative playing, teaching, and further academic pursuits. This curriculum focuses on cultivating expertise across key domains: musical repertoire, technical proficiency, practice methodologies, artistic interpretation, teaching approaches, historical performance styles, and music theory.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this program, graduates will demonstrate the ability to:

Analyze, understand, and perform significant works spanning various historical eras, cultural origins, and composers.
Exhibit advanced performance capabilities in both solo and group contexts, covering sound quality, precision, tuning, instrumental/vocal methods, artistic expression, vocal articulation, and stage performance.
Implement and articulate effective practice strategies involving time organization, realistic objectives, technical mastery, musical interpretation, and disciplined work habits.
Develop deeper insights into musical interpretation and artistic expression.

The Collaborative Piano specialization offers intensive training in performance, chamber music, accompaniment, and repertoire studies.