Honolulu,
HI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance in Honolulu United States | University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
|
Honolulu United States
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,336
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Music Department provides two piano performance degree options: a Bachelor of Music (BM) and Master of Music (MM) in Piano Performance.
Our BM and MM programs in Piano Performance deliver rigorous training for aspiring concert pianists, chamber musicians, and accompanists, while preparing graduates for teaching positions in higher education and private studios. Both programs culminate in a full-length memorized public recital.
The Bachelor of Arts program offers a more flexible liberal arts approach that students can tailor to their specific goals. This degree concludes with a shorter memorized public recital.
Our distinguished Piano Faculty includes Dr. Jonathan Korth, Dr. Thomas Yee, Bichuan Li, Rosy Wang, and Wendy Yamashita. We are committed to helping students reach their highest artistic and professional potential.
UHM provides abundant performance opportunities. Weekly Piano Studio Classes allow majors to perform in Orvis Auditorium, receiving supportive feedback. The department also hosts public Piano Repertory Labs four times each semester. Students can compete in our annual Concerto Competition for a chance to perform with the UH Symphony Orchestra. Numerous ensembles are available, including Chamber Music, Piano Vocal Collaboration, Contemporary Music Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble. The department is particularly renowned for its diverse ethnic ensembles.
Students enjoy access to our newly upgraded practice facilities, featuring climate-controlled rooms with high-quality Steinway and Petrov instruments.
Piano students can immerse themselves in Honolulu's active musical community through organizations like the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra and Honolulu Chamber Music Series. We encourage participation in professional associations including HPTA, MTNA, and HMTA, which host events like the annual state convention and biennial Pianomania festival.
Beyond piano specialization, our department offers comprehensive training in music theory, composition, education, and various other musical disciplines.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must have completed or are in the process of completing secondary school with a cumulative or overall grade point average (GPA) that is comparable to a US grade of B (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher. The Admissions Committee will also be looking at the grades/marks you have received for Mathematics and Science courses.
All official transcripts, examination certifications (e.g., General Certificate of Education) and other documents showing all high school and any completed post-secondary work must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. All official transcripts must be mailed directly by the institution or Ministry of Education to the Office of Admissions. Documents mailed or hand carried by you or anyone else will not be accepted as official or used for admission consideration.
Secondary school transcripts must include a list of courses taken and grades/internal marks received each year, class rank for the last four years of secondary school, and an explanation of the school's grading system. If transcripts with annual internal marks are unavailable directly from the school, you may photocopy your mark sheets or grade reports and have them certified by a school official who verifies that a transcript is otherwise not available.
IELTS (Academic Test) - 7.0
TOEFL (iBT)- 100
TOEFL (PBT)- 600
All official transcripts, examination certifications (e.g., General Certificate of Education) and other documents showing all high school and any completed post-secondary work must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. All official transcripts must be mailed directly by the institution or Ministry of Education to the Office of Admissions. Documents mailed or hand carried by you or anyone else will not be accepted as official or used for admission consideration.
Secondary school transcripts must include a list of courses taken and grades/internal marks received each year, class rank for the last four years of secondary school, and an explanation of the school's grading system. If transcripts with annual internal marks are unavailable directly from the school, you may photocopy your mark sheets or grade reports and have them certified by a school official who verifies that a transcript is otherwise not available.
IELTS (Academic Test) - 7.0
TOEFL (iBT)- 100
TOEFL (PBT)- 600
Tuition
USD
33,336