Overview

Through the Piano Performance Piano Pedagogy program from Temple University, you will be exposed to a wide range of musical repertoire. Hands-on training complements an innovative curriculum and ample opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and networking. This program places an emphasis on work ethic, collaboration and interest in diverse musical styles.

The ultimate goal of the program is to develop cumulative knowledge and skills in music and, more specifically, keyboard. You will also be prepared for careers as educators, where you will be able to help relay the skills and habits of piano performance to other students. Courses taken in research, theory, history, pedagogy and performance practice will inform graduates’ future career choices.

Careers

Pursuing a Piano Performance/Piano Pedagogy MM prepares students to continue their studies through a doctoral program or enter one of the following career opportunities, among others.

Collaborative pianist
Concert hall stage manager
Director of music
Music teacher or professor
Piano instructor

Programme Structure

Courses:

Baroque Keyboard Performance

Listening/Learning Skills Piano

Piano Accompanying Chamber Music

Recital Accompanying

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 328 other Masters in Music Performance in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Letters of Reference: 2

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline

Statement of Goals: Include your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.

Standardized Test Scores

Audition

Resume: Current resume required.

Once your application is submitted, contact the Boyer College of Music and Dance to schedule your audition. Include your name, program of study and two preferred audition dates. Audition requirements vary across programs.

If you live more than 150 miles from Temple's Main Campus, you may submit a recorded audition.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21476 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21476 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

16107 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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