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Versatility is achieved through the exploration of a varied solo-concerto repertoire encompassing major–as well as less known–works from the four major stylistic periods and the cultivation of an active collaborative experience through accompanying and multiple ensemble participation (Choir, Chamber Music, Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, Piano Ensemble, Collegium and New Music Ensemble).

An integral component of the Master of Music program in Piano Performance at Florida International University is the commitment to provide students with various performance opportunities in theme-oriented programs offered at the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center Concert Hall and at different venues throughout the South Florida area as community outreach activities. Off-campus venues have included the Miami Art Museum (MAM), the Bass Museum in Miami Beach, the Coral Gables Museum, the Kossuth Hungarian Center, and the FIU Biscayne Bay Campus among others. FIU possesses two Steinway Model D concert pianos in the Wertheim Concert Hall. Music (NASM).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Piano

Accompanying

Chamber Music

Master’s Recital

Analytical Techniques

Keyboard Literature

Major Ensemble

Piano Pedagogy

Bibliography

Special Topics in Music History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Repertoire Requirements: Must contain 2 (Baroque and/or Classical and Romantic eras) of the 4 pieces intended for your audition:

All works must be performed by memory
Baroque: one work of J.S. Bach
Classical: one sonata of Beethoven
Romantic: one large important work of the Romantic repertoire
20th century: one published work of the 20th-century repertoire

Technique:

Selections from all Major and Harmonic minor scales and arpeggios, four octaves, in unison, without pedal.
Must include the following Major Scales and Arpeggios (4 octaves, in unison): Eb major, B major, Ab major
Must include the following Harmonic Minor Scales and Arpeggios (4 octaves, in unison): C# minor, Eb minor, F# minor, B minor

Tuition Fees

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19014 USD / year

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19014 USD / year

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In-State

8202 USD / year

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Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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