University of California, Irvine Music Department of Music

 

Graduate Program

 

Piano Performance

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. Seminars (selected from M220, M230, M235), 8 units
  5. Chamber Ensembles (M176), 6 units
  6. Electives, selected with advisor (upper division or graduate, music or non-music), 4 units
  7. Graduate Recitals (M211R), 0 units (Note: two recitals are required.)
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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