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M.M. Collaborative Piano

Master of Music in Collaborative Piano

The M.M. in Collaborative Piano is designed to train pianists in the art of making music with others. This individualized program is tailored to the experience level of the student entering and involves extensive study of both instrumental and vocal repertoire. Study of diction, languages, coaching and ensemble techniques will be emphasized.

Degree Requirements

A. Applied study — Advanced Accompanying (664-542), 8 cr. total (2 cr. per semester)

B. Recitals

Masters Recital (664-990), 2 recitals, vocal and instrumental, 2 cr. total (1 cr. per recital)

C. Additional Requirements — Vocal and Instrumental Accompanying - 7-11 credits total

Students choose one of the following tracks, or consult with major professor on an individualized plan:

For emphasis in Vocal Accompanying:
Diction for Singers (660-467), 2 cr. AND
(660-468), 2 cr. Opera Workshop (600-557), 2 cr.
For emphasis in Instrumental Accompanying:
Diction for Singers (660-497), 2 cr. AND
Chamber Music (Adv Ensemble)-(660-561/563/545/567/568/569), 1 cr.
All students: Accompanying Lab (664-342), 2 cr. total(waived if Accompanying PA)
All students: Duo Sonata Seminar (660-796), 3 cr.

D. Musicology and Music Theory. 9 cr.

E. Vocal Literature (660-346), 2 cr. AND/OR
Vocal Literature Seminar (660-792), 2 cr.

Course Catalog


	Admission Requirements Please see information on the School of Music Application Process. In addition: Basis for Admission in Collaborative Piano: Preliminary recording: If auditioning after November 21 candidates are required to submit a preliminary recording in MP3 format for evaluation (see Uploads for more info). Recordings should include a sampling of SOLO works from at least 3 historical periods, but may consist of movements rather than complete works. The repertoire need NOT be the same as that which will be performed at the audition. Preliminary recordings and a complete application file must be received by December 1, 2009. Those who wish to sign up for a November live audition date may audition without preliminary MP3s, but MUST have a complete application file before the audition will be scheduled. Performance audition — The audition will be a total of 20 minutes and will be chosen from: a major sonata for a string instrument and piano (i.e., Beethoven, Brahms, Franck, Prokofiev); a song cycle (i.e., Ariettes Oubliees of Debussy; Frauenliebe und Leben of Schumann); and a short (6-10 minutes) memorized solo work that exhibits technical facility. The entire audition should reflect contrasting styles and technical range. Contact Professor Fischer to schedule the audition and to arrange for musical partners. Repertoire list (chamber/accompanying and solo) Sample of writing (topic does not need to be collaborative piano) Interview with Professor Fischer (at time of audition — to include sight-reading)


	Other Admission Criteria: Baccalaureate Degree in music from an accredited institution with minimum grade point average of 3.0. Transcripts and three letters of recommendation. Undergraduate experience in accompanying.