Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions

Piano Studies Graduate

The Master of Music program draws dedicated pianists interested in intensive conservatory-style training coupled with professional, practical preparation for a career in music. Applicants choose between M.M. programs in Piano Performance with concentrations in either Solo or Collaborative Piano. The Solo Concentration is a 36-point degree completed in three or four semesters. The Collaborative Concentration is a four-semester, 39-point degree emphasizing the art of chamber playing and vocal accompaniment. For pianists interested in the Advanced Certificate, please contact Marilyn Nonken directly for information

Course Offerings and Requirements

Students work with their advisor to tailor the curriculum towards their personal interests and career goals. Requirements include private lessons, chamber music coachings, and piano literature courses, as well as seminars in music history and practical research methodologies. For pianists concentrating on Solo Performance, one recital is required. For those concentrating on Collaborative Performance, two recitals are required, featuring solo and chamber repertoire. In conjunction with these recitals, degree candidates complete a research project examining the repertoire from historical or theoretical perspectives, considering aspects of aesthetics and performance practice. Students choose electives from NYU Steinhardt’s rich course offerings in pedagogy, theory, history, aesthetics, and performance practice; also open to pianists are courses in Music Business, Music Technology, and professional career training.

Performance Opportunities

NYU Steinhardt graduate pianists frequently perform in solo and collaborative contexts. They play in recitals, showcase concerts, on the nationally acclaimed Artist Master Class Series, and in collaboration with vocalists, chamber groups, and larger ensembles including the NYU Symphony and New Music and Dance Ensemble. Each semester, Steinhardt pianists play to enthusiastic audiences at a host of on-campus venues, as well as the Tenri Cultural Institute, and Saklad Auditorium.
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