Find your program overview, plans of study, and course descriptions below.
The programs of study for Piano majors are designed to develop skilled performers familiar with piano repertoire, performance practices, and interpretive traditions.
NOTE: Curriculum is subject to change. In case of a discrepancy, the MSM Academic Catalog is the authoritative source of requirements. View the Academic Catalog here.
Sample Schedule for Bachelor of Music / Piano Major
Total Curriculum Credits: 124
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Major Instrument6 cr
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Music Theory Core (TH0001-0002)8 cr
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Aural Skills (AS0111-0112)4 cr
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Piano Sight Reading (PN0141-0142)2 cr
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Music History Core (MH0001-0002)4 cr
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Humanities Core (HU0001-0002)6 cr
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Choir (VX0050)1 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
Total Credits for Year 1:
31 cr
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Major Instrument6 cr
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Music Theory Core (TH0003-0004)6 cr
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Aural Skills (AS0211-0212)4 cr
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Keyboard Skills (PN0151-0152)4 cr
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Music History Core (MH0003-0004)4 cr
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Humanities Core (HU0003-0004)6 cr
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Choir (VX0050)1 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
Total Credits for Year 2:
31 cr
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Major Instrument8 cr
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Keyboard Skills (PN0251-0252)2 cr
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Music History Electives (MH0500-2999)6 cr
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Humanities Electives (HU0500-1999)6 cr
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General Electives4 cr
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Practical Foundations (ME1500)2 cr
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Piano Pedagogy (PN0421-0422)4 cr
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Chamber Music* (SP1500)2 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
Total Credits for Year 3:
34 cr
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Major Instrument8 cr
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Theory Electives (TH0500-2999)4 cr
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Humanities Electives (HU0500-1999)6 cr
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Conducting (Choral or Orchestral) (CD0111-0112; CD0211-0212)4 cr
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Piano Literature (PN0411-0412)4 cr
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Chamber Music* (SP1500)2 cr
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5 Setting the Stage Workshops (ME1000)0 cr
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Concerto Requirement (PN0500)0 cr
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Graduation Recital0 cr
Total Credits for Year 4:
28 cr
*As assigned by the Ensembles Office
Sample Schedule for Master of Music / Piano Major
Total Curriculum Credits: 52
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Music History Electives (MH1000-2999)3 cr
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Graduate Electives2 cr
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Piano Literature (PN2021)2 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
Total Credits for Year 1, Fall:
12 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Music History Electives (MH1000-2999)3 cr
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Graduate Electives2 cr
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Piano Literature (PN2022)2 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
Total Credits for Year 1, Spring:
12 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Graduate Theory Electives (TH2000-2999)2 cr
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Graduate Electives4 cr
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Piano Literature (PN2031)2 cr
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Chamber Music* (SP1500)1 cr
Total Credits for Year 2, Fall:
14 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Graduate Theory Electives (TH2000-2999)2 cr
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Graduate Electives4 cr
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Piano Literature (PN2032)2 cr
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Chamber Music* (SP1500)1 cr
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Concerto Requirement (PN2200)0 cr
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Graduation Recital0 cr
Total Credits for Year 2, Spring:
14 cr
*As assigned by the Ensembles Office
