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

Programme overview

The School of Music hosts renowned educators and professional musicians who offer concerts, workshops and masterclasses for students. We also have three resident ensembles: Bent Frequency, Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra of Atlanta and Ensemble ATL. The downtown location fosters connections with local music ensembles and venues like Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Red Light Cafe, City Winery, Atlanta Opera, nearby theaters, schools and churches. Alumni, faculty and students actively participate in the thriving music scene, performing in various professional groups within the city.

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’s in Piano Performance concentration at GSU offers an immersive and rigorous curriculum for pianists seeking to refine their artistic skills and excel in their performance abilities. Students in this program engage in a range of courses that cover areas such as advanced performance techniques, piano literature, music theory and collaborative piano. Through individual lessons, masterclasses and performance opportunities, students receive personalized guidance from accomplished faculty members. The curriculum emphasizes the development of technical mastery, expressive interpretation, and stage presence.

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Application information

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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