Overview

At the Piano Performance - Solo Piano MM program from New York University you will work with your advisor to tailor your curriculum toward your personal interests and career goals. Your program of study consists of private lessons, chamber music coaching, and courses in piano literature and historical performance practices, as well as seminars in music history and practical research methodologies.

Your culminating degree recital is accompanied by the Graduate Colloquy, a course designed to prepare young artists and scholars for entry into the field.

You’ll work closely with our renowned artist faculty, professionals who perform regularly at venues in New York City and around the world, from the Concertgebouw, Wigmore Hall, and IRCAM to Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. You will learn about the repertoire in two semesters of Piano Literature, study performance practices of all eras, and participate in our year-long master class series.

Careers and Outcomes

Throughout your degree, you’ll achieve a level of excellence that makes it possible for you to enter the field of professional piano performance. You’ll gain knowledge of the repertoire written for piano from the 18th–21st centuries, as well as varied performance practices, both historical and contemporary.
You’ll develop the technique to perform standard and contemporary repertoire in a fluent and stylistically appropriate manner, and maintain an injury-free career as a pianist. You’ll understand the myriad ways that, as a professional, you can share your expertise at the piano and knowledge of the repertoire with your audiences, students, and colleagues, recognizing your role, not only in performing, but in educating audiences about your art form and its history.
You’ll also gain professional experience while here at NYU Steinhardt, including appointments to teach private piano and keyboard skills, staff positions accompanying voice lessons and diction classes, and accompanying student degree recitals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Reference and Research Materials

Research in Music and Music Ed

Music Theory Pedagogy

Seminar in Music Theory: Music and the Senses

Baroque Ensemble

NYU Orchestra

Contemporary Music Ensemble

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Résumé/CV

Statement of Purpose

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Letters of Recommendation

Proficiency in English

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Tuition Fees

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55254 USD / year

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55254 USD / year

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55254 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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