Introduction

The Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy is designed to prepare students for careers in piano instruction. It consists of courses in pedagogical, applied and ensemble studies, along with core supporting subjects, and a graduate recital. The initiative for this degree comes primarily through student requests and the need for additional teachers of piano at pre-university levels. Students will be given practical experiences in teaching younger students through the program and through participation in the activities of the local Central Kentucky Music Teachers Association. It is anticipated that many students completing this degree will develop professional studios for teaching piano and/or continue into doctoral studies.

Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy

Hours Required: 30

Pedagogy (18)
MUS 541 - Introduction to Piano Pedagogy (3)
MUS 542 - Teaching Intermediate and Advanced Piano (3)
MUS 524 - Piano Literature (3)
MUA 502-602 - Applied Piano (6)
MUE 598-698 - Piano Ensemble (2)
MUS 691- Graduate Recital (1)

Supporting Courses (9)
MUS 501 - Survey of Music Theory (3)
MUS 544 - Methods of Research in Music (3)

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MUS 547 - Current Methodologies in Music Education (3)
MUS 640 - Psychology of Music (3)

Electives (3)
May include courses in music history, church music, music education, and applied study in a secondary area, but not in the primary area. Additional ensembles will not meet this requirement.