Collaborative Piano (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano is a performance doctorate in the College of Music. Recital performance, comprehensive examinations and lecture-recitals or a scholarly paper replace the conventional dissertation.

Faculty: College of Music | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes MUS 830 Research Methods and Materials in Music, MUS 840 Chamber Music Literature with Piano and MUS 842 Vocal Coaching Techniques, plus diction and language study (e.g. German and Italian diction for singers). In lieu of a dissertation, students complete 24 credits of MUS 996 Doctoral Recital Performance (collaborative piano, applied piano, piano performance, chamber music and collaborative vocal repertoire) with public recitals and lecture-recitals, and pass written comprehensive examinations in musicology and music theory.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Successful admission audition in collaborative piano. Applicants submit both the MSU Graduate Application and the College of Music Supplemental Application, both due December 1; unofficial transcripts may be uploaded for review, with official transcripts required on admission; personal statement of 300-500 words; three letters of recommendation (submitted through the Graduate Application); a curriculum vitae is required for fellowship or teaching assistantship consideration. International applicants complete the MSU international applicant checklist. Applicants wishing to be considered for a piano teaching assistantship file a separate Piano Assistantship application at least two weeks before their audition, with an additional audition on the audition day.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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