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Performance (Piano) (MM) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Music in Performance (Piano) is a 30-unit graduate performance degree at the USC Thornton School of Music. It includes individual instruction, two graduate recitals, a comprehensive review and a practicum.

Faculty: Thornton School of Music  |  Department: Keyboard Studies  |  Duration: 30 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Curriculum covers individual piano instruction, piano pedagogy (intermediate literature and functional skills), special studies in solo repertoire, research materials and techniques (MUHL 570), 500-level music history electives, ensemble units and general electives.

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Entry requirements

Applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music degree in piano or equivalent. Thornton School of Music graduate requirements: 30 units of graduate work (at least 26 at USC, including the recitals), minimum 3.0 GPA in all graduate music courses with B or higher in major-department courses, a comprehensive review, a practicum (MUSC 596) and completion within five years.

Duration: 30 units

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