Overview

Gain the skills needed to successfully train and accompany opera singers. In addition to teaching lessons, graduates with a Collaborative Piano and Opera Coaching degree from Temple University often pursue positions in higher education and professional performance.

Students in this two-year, 30-credit graduate music studies program focus on skills unique to working with singers and opera production.

The curriculum is offered on a part- or full-time basis, and it is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Highlights of the program include

courses focused on the language and diction skills necessary for opera coaching;

learning piano skills unique to song and opera repertoire;

numerous performance opportunities both on and off campus; and

working with complete opera productions as rehearsal pianists and vocal coaches.

All students are required to take Diagnostic Examinations in aural skills, counterpoint, harmony and music history prior to the first term of graduate study. To earn your degree, you must complete a comprehensive final project, including an oral presentation or written paper, as well as several required performances with singers in the Boyer College of Music and Dance Voice and Opera programs.

Future Career

Upon completion of the Collaborative Piano and Opera Coaching MM, you will fully understand the role of music and performance in today’s society. Students in this program typically become composers, higher education instructors and professional musicians, in command of their expression and personal musical style.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Coaching Skills

Piano for Accompanying and Chamber Music Majors

Recital Accompanying

History of Opera

Seminar in Theoretical Analysis

Seminar in Stylistic Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 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

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Letters of Reference: 2

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration

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

Resume: Current resume required.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24780 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24780 USD / year

≈ 24780 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

18585 USD / year

≈ 18585 USD / year

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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Delivered

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English requirements

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Living costs

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