Academic Programs & Majors

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate programs. Refer to the chart below for more information on the types of degrees offered by each program and click on the degree titles to view specific degree plans.

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Music Performance : Piano

What is Music Performance : Piano?

All DMA programs consist of performance requirements (lessons, two solo recitals, one lecture recital and one chamber recital), and coursework in the following areas: performance preparation, historical perspective, and a cognate field. Further requirements: comprehensive written and oral examinaitons in the major area, and one of the following capstones: scholarly document, doctoral project or advanced coursework with accompanying documents. For specific requirements, CCM homepage.

Curriculum

Guide: Piano Fall 2017

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES, COGNATE AND PROGRAM CAPSTONE
*These areas consist of set required courses and courses or projects to be determined / selected in consultation with faculty advisor. See below for more details.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES, COGNATE AND PROGRAM CAPSTONE These areas consist of set required courses and courses or projects to be determined / selected in consultation with faculty advisor. See below for more details.

PERFORMANCE AND PERFORMANCE PREPARATION
*Consists of Lessons, Performances and coursework please see below for specifics.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	PERFORMANCE AND PERFORMANCE PREPARATION Consists of Lessons, Performances and coursework please see below for specifics.

PREREQUISITES AND NON COURSE REQUIREMENTS
*There are prerequisite requirements and non-coursework requirements for all doctoral programs see below for details.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	PREREQUISITES AND NON COURSE REQUIREMENTS There are prerequisite requirements and non-coursework requirements for all doctoral programs see below for details.

Program Capstone
May be filled by one of the following (2 credit hours required in the appropriate course) • A scholarly document, supervised by the faculty. The topic requires approval of the Thesis Committee. • Three courses (9 credits hours) of upper level Music History (8000 level typically "advanced topics" courses) which require extensive term papers. Requires student to have attained a minimum grade of “B” in Doctoral Research and Writing or its equivalent. Student must also declare, to the instructor, the intent of writing a 25 page scholarly paper at the beginning of the upper level history courses. • A specialized project relevant to the major or cognate area. The project requires approval by area faculty, the Division Head, and the CCM Director of Graduate Studies
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Program Capstone May be filled by one of the following (2 credit hours required in the appropriate course) • A scholarly document, supervised by the faculty. The topic requires approval of the Thesis Committee. • Three courses (9 credits hours) of upper level Music History (8000 level typically "advanced topics" courses) which require extensive term papers. Requires student to have attained a minimum grade of “B” in Doctoral Research and Writing or its equivalent. Student must also declare, to the instructor, the intent of writing a 25 page scholarly paper at the beginning of the upper level history courses. • A specialized project relevant to the major or cognate area. The project requires approval by area faculty, the Division Head, and the CCM Director of Graduate Studies	2

Additional Requirements (not registered or credit earning)
• A major area written examination. • A major area oral examination, following successful completion of the written exam. • Successful completion of a diagnostic board upon entering the program, and successful completion of a spring semester board each year registered for lessons.
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Additional Requirements (not registered or credit earning) • A major area written examination. • A major area oral examination, following successful completion of the written exam. • Successful completion of a diagnostic board upon entering the program, and successful completion of a spring semester board each year registered for lessons.

Chamber Music
*CHMU6076, Chamber Music with Piano is required 2 semesters for 2 credit hours each semester.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Chamber Music CHMU6076, Chamber Music with Piano is required 2 semesters for 2 credit hours each semester.	4

Cognate
Specific course requirements at a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours determined in consultation with cognate committee chair, and approved by student's faculty advisor, Division Head and Director of Graduate Studies.
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Cognate Specific course requirements at a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours determined in consultation with cognate committee chair, and approved by student's faculty advisor, Division Head and Director of Graduate Studies.	9

Free Elective
*Graduate level courses taken in consultation with faculty advisor.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Free Elective Graduate level courses taken in consultation with faculty advisor.	7

Graduate Research and Writing
*(MUHS7090) is required for all students. If students wishes to select the the advanced course capstone option they must receive a minimum grade of B in this course.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Graduate Research and Writing (MUHS7090) is required for all students. If students wishes to select the the advanced course capstone option they must receive a minimum grade of B in this course.

Music History and Music Theory
Required one upper level (8000) or above Music History course typically "Advanced Topics" for 3 credit hours. In addition 6 credit hours any combination of graduate level Music History and / or Music Theory.
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Music History and Music Theory Required one upper level (8000) or above Music History course typically "Advanced Topics" for 3 credit hours. In addition 6 credit hours any combination of graduate level Music History and / or Music Theory.	9

Performance Requirements
2 Solo Recitals (PIAN9080) for 2 credit hours each, 1 Chamber Recital (PIAN9071) for 2 credit hours, and one Lecture Recital (PIAN9085) for 2 credit hours. All recitals will be approved and graded by the faculty.
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Performance Requirements 2 Solo Recitals (PIAN9080) for 2 credit hours each, 1 Chamber Recital (PIAN9071) for 2 credit hours, and one Lecture Recital (PIAN9085) for 2 credit hours. All recitals will be approved and graded by the faculty.	8

Piano Lessons
*Doctoral Major Lessons (PIAN9000) is required for 4 semesters for 4 credit hours each semester.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Piano Lessons Doctoral Major Lessons (PIAN9000) is required for 4 semesters for 4 credit hours each semester.	16

Piano Master Class
*Either PIAN6031 or PIAN6032 is required for 1 semester for 2 credit hours.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Piano Master Class Either PIAN6031 or PIAN6032 is required for 1 semester for 2 credit hours.	2

Remedial Work
*Review courses in music history and or theory will be assigned based on diagnostic examinations in music history and literature and music theory.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Remedial Work Review courses in music history and or theory will be assigned based on diagnostic examinations in music history and literature and music theory.

Guide: Piano 2018

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES, COGNATE AND PROGRAM CAPSTONE
*These areas consist of set required courses and courses or projects to be determined / selected in consultation with faculty advisor. See below for more details.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES, COGNATE AND PROGRAM CAPSTONE These areas consist of set required courses and courses or projects to be determined / selected in consultation with faculty advisor. See below for more details.	24 - 30

PERFORMANCE AND PERFORMANCE PREPARATION
*Consists of Lessons, Performances and coursework please see below for specifics.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	PERFORMANCE AND PERFORMANCE PREPARATION Consists of Lessons, Performances and coursework please see below for specifics.	37

PREREQUISITES AND NON COURSE REQUIREMENTS
*There are prerequisite requirements and non-coursework requirements for all doctoral programs see below for details.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	PREREQUISITES AND NON COURSE REQUIREMENTS There are prerequisite requirements and non-coursework requirements for all doctoral programs see below for details.	0 - 9

Program Capstone
May be filled by one of the following (2 credit hours required in the appropriate course) • A scholarly document, supervised by the faculty. The topic requires approval of the Thesis Committee. • Three courses (9 credits hours) of upper level Music History (8000 level typically "advanced topics" courses) which require extensive term papers. Requires student to have attained a minimum grade of “B” in Graduate Research and Writing (MUHS 7090) or its equivalent. Student must also declare, to the instructor, the intent of writing a 25 page scholarly paper at the beginning of the upper level history courses. • A specialized project relevant to the major or cognate area. The project requires approval by area faculty, the Division Head, and the CCM Director of Graduate Studies
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Program Capstone May be filled by one of the following (2 credit hours required in the appropriate course) • A scholarly document, supervised by the faculty. The topic requires approval of the Thesis Committee. • Three courses (9 credits hours) of upper level Music History (8000 level typically "advanced topics" courses) which require extensive term papers. Requires student to have attained a minimum grade of “B” in Graduate Research and Writing (MUHS 7090) or its equivalent. Student must also declare, to the instructor, the intent of writing a 25 page scholarly paper at the beginning of the upper level history courses. • A specialized project relevant to the major or cognate area. The project requires approval by area faculty, the Division Head, and the CCM Director of Graduate Studies	2

Additional Requirements (not registered or credit earning)
• A major area written examination. • A major area oral examination, following successful completion of the written exam. • Successful completion of a diagnostic board upon entering the program, and successful completion of a spring semester board each year registered for lessons.
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Additional Requirements (not registered or credit earning) • A major area written examination. • A major area oral examination, following successful completion of the written exam. • Successful completion of a diagnostic board upon entering the program, and successful completion of a spring semester board each year registered for lessons.

Chamber Music
*CHMU6076, Chamber Music with Piano is required 2 semesters for 2 credit hours each semester.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Chamber Music CHMU6076, Chamber Music with Piano is required 2 semesters for 2 credit hours each semester.	4

Cognate
Specific course requirements at a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours determined in consultation with cognate committee chair, and approved by student's faculty advisor, Division Head and Director of Graduate Studies.
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Cognate Specific course requirements at a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours determined in consultation with cognate committee chair, and approved by student's faculty advisor, Division Head and Director of Graduate Studies.	9

Free Elective
*Graduate level courses taken in consultation with faculty advisor.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Free Elective Graduate level courses taken in consultation with faculty advisor.	7

Graduate Research and Writing
*(MUHS7090) is required for all students. If students wishes to select the the advanced course capstone option they must receive a minimum grade of B in this course.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Graduate Research and Writing (MUHS7090) is required for all students. If students wishes to select the the advanced course capstone option they must receive a minimum grade of B in this course.	3

Music History and Music Theory
Required one upper level (8000) or above Music History course typically "Advanced Topics" for 3 credit hours. In addition 6 credit hours any combination of graduate level Music History and/or Music Theory.
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Music History and Music Theory Required one upper level (8000) or above Music History course typically "Advanced Topics" for 3 credit hours. In addition 6 credit hours any combination of graduate level Music History and/or Music Theory.	9

Performance Requirements
2 Solo Recitals (PIAN9080) for 2 credit hours each, 1 Chamber Recital (PIAN9071) for 2 credit hours, and one Lecture Recital (PIAN9085) for 2 credit hours. All recitals will be approved and graded by the faculty.
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Performance Requirements 2 Solo Recitals (PIAN9080) for 2 credit hours each, 1 Chamber Recital (PIAN9071) for 2 credit hours, and one Lecture Recital (PIAN9085) for 2 credit hours. All recitals will be approved and graded by the faculty.	8

Piano Lessons
*Doctoral Major Lessons (PIAN9000) is required for 4 semesters for 4 credit hours each semester.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Piano Lessons Doctoral Major Lessons (PIAN9000) is required for 4 semesters for 4 credit hours each semester.	16

Piano Master Class
*Either PIAN6031 or PIAN6032 is required for 1 semester for 2 credit hours.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Piano Master Class Either PIAN6031 or PIAN6032 is required for 1 semester for 2 credit hours.	2

Remedial Work
*Review courses in music history and or theory will be assigned based on diagnostic examinations in music history and literature and music theory.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Remedial Work Review courses in music history and or theory will be assigned based on diagnostic examinations in music history and literature and music theory.	0 - 9

Advising

The applied teacher is the advisor for piano students. It is suggested that you meet with your advisor early in order to make sure you are advancing towards graduation. It is also suggested you meet with the Senior Academic Advisor your penultimate year of studies..