Master of Music in Collaborative Piano and Chamber Music

The master's degree in Collaborative Piano and Chamber Music is designed to prepare pianists to play in small ensembles and to accompany soloists. This degree program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Students are trained to: listen to the many events occurring simultaneously in ensembles; learn how to conduct rehearsals; appreciate how text can affect musical performance; distinguish between the many different kinds of ensemble participation depending on the media; and develop their pianistic skills in order to meet the demands of advanced chamber and accompanied works. Students have the option to complete the program on a full- or part-time basis, depending on their personal needs. All courses takes place on Temple’s Main Campus. In addition to required courses, all entering students are required to take Diagnostic Examinations in aural skills, counterpoint, harmony and music history prior to the first term. The culminating event in the program is a final oral or written project that addresses several topics in music composition, history, performance and technique.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A degree in Music is expected.Statement of Goals: Include your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.Standardized Test Scores:Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree at a U.S. Resume: Current resume required.The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of "B" or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.