Master of Music in Collaborative Piano
This program is designed for accomplished pianists who intend to pursue careers in vocal coaching or accompanying.
Entrance Requirements
- An audition is required prior to admission. An audition in person is preferable, but if this is not possible, a recording may be submitted with the approval of the Director of Collaborative Piano. A list of audition repertoire can be found here.
A complete list of repertoire (solo and collaborative), along with a CV detailing collaborative and ensemble experience, should be uploaded with the online application to the College of Music. - Applicants should have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with piano as the principal instrument and course work equivalent to that in bachelor’s degrees conferred by the University of Tennessee. The applicant should also possess a knowledge of Italian, French, and German diction and should have had experience as a solo or ensemble accompanist.
- Diagnostic examinations in music theory and musicology must be taken by all entering students before registering for courses. If deficiencies are determined, specific courses may be recommended or required.
Course Outline
| Description | Course Name | Hours |
| Critical Studies in Research Methods and Music Scholarship | MUSC 510 | 3 |
| Music Academic Electives chosen from: | MUCO, MUTH, or MUTC 500-level (excluding MUCO 593 | 6 |
| Coaching and Accompanying | MUPF 551 | 8 |
| Recital Projects | MUKB 531-541 | 4 |
| Song Literature I-II | MUVC 410-420 | 4 |
| Opera Theater | MUEN 540 | 1 |
| Chamber Music Ensemble | MUEN 500-level | 2 |
| *Music Electives | 5 | |
| Total | 33 |
*A maximum of 2 hours in Ensemble may be counted as Music Electives.
Final Requirements
- Two recital projects.
- Comprehensive written and oral examinations.
Remember, consult the University Graduate School’s website for deadline dates and other important information.