Catholic University of America Multiple locations
Washington, D. C. , Washington, D.C. , United States
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Overview
The departments of music at Catholic University of America offer traditional conservatory-based performance degrees at both the master's and doctoral levels in orchestral instruments, voice, and piano as well as graduate degrees in pedagogy of voice or piano, such as the Piano Performance program.
Graduation Requirements
- A solo recital (MUS 902) of 70 minutes duration is to be publicly performed from memory after approval by the candidate's instructor and after private hearing before the recital committee, which may grant or withhold permission for public performance. In case of withholding permission, a second hearing will be granted after approval by the adviser of the program. Candidates should make application for committee hearings at least four weeks in advance of the proposed recital date.
- A concerto (MUS 943) from the standard repertory is to be memorized and performed publicly. The required concerto normally will be accompanied by piano. The securing of the accompanist is the responsibility of the soloist.
- A chamber music performance (MUS 943A), in a public concert, of a major work for piano with strings or winds will be scheduled with approval of the candidate's instructor in ensemble. Memorization is not required.
Programme Structure
Courses included:- Piano Private Instruction
- Piano Literature
- Piano Pedagogy (or Seminar in Piano Technique)
- Chamber Music
- Research Methodology
- Analytical Techniques
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Music Music Performance View 1113 other Masters in Music in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- All students entering the Master of Music degree program in piano performance must take the Music Theory Placement.
- Every International applicant needs to return a completed application.
- Submit a $60 nonrefundable application fee. Payment must be in the form of a check or money order payable in U.S. currency to The Catholic University of America.
- Demonstrate English language proficiency
- Submit confirmation of financial support
- Submit secondary school report with translated transcripts
- Receive your admission packet with visa information
- Secondary School Report
- Official/Attested Copy of Transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
52190 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
52190 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
1705 - 2975 USD /month
Living costs
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