Overview
Key facts
During the Music in Collaborative Piano program of North Park University you’ll learn essential skills in technique, lyric diction, and musicianship (as related to vocal repertoire), and gain practical experience through solo and ensemble work. Graduates will be prepared for coaching and performance careers in a variety of musical, educational, or nonprofit settings.
Careers in Collaborative Piano
- Vocal Coach
- Studio Accompanist
- Assistant Conductor
- Teacher
- Church Musician
- Opera Coach
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Piano and Recitals
- Practicum: Studio/Choral/Opera Accompanying
- Lyric Diction
- Master Classes in Vocal Performance
- Music Bibliography
- Performer’s Survey
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Music Musicology Liberal Arts View 716 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
MMCP candidates must hold an undergraduate degree and complete an audition and interview for acceptance into the program.
Prepare the following six art songs (each in the high key), aria, and one solo piano work of your choice, memorization optional, which demonstrates technique and musicianship:
- “Il pleure dans mon coeur” by Claude Debussy
- “St. Ita’s Vision” by Samuel Barber
- “Nichts” by Richard Strauss
- “Meine Liebe ist grün” by Johannes Brahms
- “Mi chiamano Mimi” from La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini
- “Mandoline” by Claude Debussy
- “Morgen” by Richard Strauss (measures 1 through the downbeat of measure 16)
Tuition Fee
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International
26100 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 870 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
26100 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 870 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Chicago
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.