Collaborative Piano Concentration, Master of Music (M.Mu.) at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Georgia State University's Master of Music in Collaborative Piano prepares students to be sought-after partners for vocalists, chamber music ensembles, choirs, and orchestras. Through a combination of required and elective coursework, students receive specialized training in vocal coaching, lyric diction (Italian, French, and German), art song literature, duo sonata playing, chamber music literature, orchestral score reading and preparation, and rehearsal techniques.

Faculty: College of the Arts | Department: School of Music | Duration: Minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate coursework must be completed in 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: June 1 Spring: November 15 Summer: Does not admit | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The Master of Music, Concentration in Collaborative Piano prepares students to be sought-after partners for vocalists, chamber music ensembles, choirs and orchestras. Through a combination of required and elective coursework, students receive specialized training in vocal coaching, lyric diction (Italian, French and German), art song literature, duo sonata playing, orchestral score reading and preparation, chamber music literature and rehearsal techniques. Students have the opportunity to perform with a variety of ensembles on campus, including opera theatre, choirs and orchestras, and will perform two one-hour collaborative recitals.

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Entry requirements

Please note: You must apply to both the Georgia State Graduate School and the School of Music. Required University Application Materials: Transcript(s): Upload unofficial copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. The institution logo and your name must be present on the copies. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance into the program. Official TOEFL/IELT Scores (international applicants only): Institutional code 5251 should be used for reporting TOEFL scores. Personal/Goal Statement: Please provide a statement of your educational and career goals (be as specific as possible). Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Upload within the online Slate application. Writing Sample: Provide a scholarly/research paper (3–5 pages in length) on a music-related subject that demonstrates intellectual engagement and critical thinking appropriate to beginning graduate-level academic work. The sample must include inline citations and a bibliography. Letters of recommendation: 2 letters of recommendation are required. Applicants must enter the names and contact information of the 2 recommenders within the application.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://app.getacceptd.com/gsu

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