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The Collaborative Piano Program equips students for professional partnership careers, offering specialized tracks in either vocal or instrumental performance based on personal preference. The vocal track provides thorough training in language and diction for art song repertoire within a performance-focused setting. For the instrumental track, the curriculum centers on chamber music and sonata repertoire. Our distinguished collaborative piano faculty members bring extensive global performance experience, having worked with elite vocalists and instrumentalists while delivering exceptional instruction. Students in this program can choose between Vocal Specialization or Instrumental Specialization tracks. Beyond intensive collaborative training, participants enjoy numerous performance opportunities both on campus and throughout Chicago's dynamic music landscape. The program fosters invaluable networking connections, positioning our collaborative pianists as integral contributors to our musical community.
Applicants to the Master's of Music in Collaborative Piano must audition with a combination of solo and collaborative repertoire appropriate to the area of specialization they seek, as determined by the CCPA piano faculty. Sightreading and vocal and instrumental collaboration are required during the audition.