Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Collaborative Piano and Opera Coaching in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
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Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,736
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master's program in Collaborative Piano and Opera Coaching prepares pianists for professional careers in accompaniment and opera instruction. Participants explore essential techniques for opera performers, covering areas like pronunciation, language proficiency, vocal methods, stage presence, and dramatic interpretation. The program also addresses the challenges of playing complex piano arrangements common in this field. Students acquire expertise in leading rehearsals professionally while understanding vocalists' specific challenges. Build your professional pathway as a pianist and vocal instructor through Temple's Boyer College of Music and Dance with this Master of Music degree. Learn specialized techniques for coaching and accompanying opera performers. Beyond private instruction, graduates frequently secure roles in academic institutions and professional performance settings. This two-year, 30-credit graduate program emphasizes singer-specific skills and opera production. Offered with flexible full-time or part-time options, the curriculum holds full accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Music. Key features include specialized courses in opera diction and languages, piano techniques tailored for vocal repertoire, abundant performance experiences both on-campus and beyond, and hands-on involvement in full opera productions as rehearsal accompanists and vocal mentors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A degree in Music is expected.
Statement of Goals: Include your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 75
IELTS Academic: 6.5
PTE Academic: 51
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A degree in Music is expected.
Statement of Goals: Include your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 75
IELTS Academic: 6.5
PTE Academic: 51
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A degree in Music is expected.
Statement of Goals: Include your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 75
IELTS Academic: 6.5
Resume: Current resume required.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Statement of Goals: Include your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 75
IELTS Academic: 6.5
PTE Academic: 51
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A degree in Music is expected.
Statement of Goals: Include your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 75
IELTS Academic: 6.5
PTE Academic: 51
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A degree in Music is expected.
Statement of Goals: Include your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 75
IELTS Academic: 6.5
Resume: Current resume required.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Tuition
USD
29,736