Piano Performer’s Certificate

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The program’s description is noted below:

Requirements for the performer’s certificate in undergraduate piano

The Performer’s Certificate in Undergraduate Piano is a special course of study designed for undergraduate students with outstanding musical and performance ability. The program is designed to allow students maximum time and flexibility to develop their performing ability while completing essential studies for a solid musical background. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and, through audition, must demonstrate potential for becoming a concert performer.

Admission Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent)
Audition demonstrating that prior experience and musical achievement provide potential for becoming a concert performer. (International students may audition by sending a DVD recording with excellent sound quality.)

Certificate Requirements

Students seeking the Performer’s Certificate in Undergraduate Piano must successfully complete 40 credits distributed as follows:

MUA 3003 - Applied Piano (Advanced Level for Performer’s Certificate) (8)
MUS 3175 Accompanying for Piano Majors (4)
MUE 3080 - Chamber Music (4)
MUE 3XXX - Ensembles (4)
MUS 4555 - Piano Repertoire I (2)
MUS 4556 - Piano Repertoire II (2)
MUS 1212 - Music Theory I (3) and MUS 1213 - Aural Skills I (1)
MUS 1214 - Music Theory II (3) and MUS 1215 - Aural Skills II (1)
Electives (conducting, music history, organ, harpsichord, etc.) (8)

Non-Credit Requirement

Two recitals