University of California, Irvine Music Department of Music

 

Graduate Program

 

Collaborative Piano

Languages

Reading knowledge of one of the following: French, German, Italian, Spanish

Coursework
  1. Bibliography (M200), 4 units
  2. Analysis (M201A & B), 8 units
  3. Graduate Performance (M211), max. 24 units (Note: taken every quarter in residence)
  4. Seminar (selected from M220, M230, M235), 4 units
  5. Diction (M158A–B–C), 6 units (Note: this requirement is waived for students who demonstrate competence in this area by passing a diagnostic exam, in which case these 6 units are taken as electives.)
  6. Song Literature (M156A–B–[C]), 6 units
  7. Chamber Ensembles (M176), 6 units
  8. Graduate Recitals (M211R), 0 units (NB: one instrumental and one vocal recital)
Comprehensive Examination

This is a special field exam, related to (but not limited to) repertoire selected for the Graduate Recitals. It is taken no later than March of the second year. The graduate committee sets the exam 24 hours in advance; the student makes an oral presentation and then fields the committee’s questions.

 
 
 
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