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School of Music | Master of Music major in Piano Pedagogy

General Description

The Master of Music, major in Piano Pedagogy is a two-year course of study designed to provide students with a broader perspective/knowledge of the various skills and techniques in piano pedagogy.  While sustaining a tradition of excellence in music performance, SSC's School of Music in the past twenty (20) years, has developed a second emphasis in the field of piano pedagogy (studio teaching).  This expansion in thrust is paralleled by a remarkable growth in its library holdings such that a resource center for Piano Pedagogy was established for use of alumnae and others.  The School of Music's existing network of music preparatory programs, performance groups, current technological equipment, among others, all stand ready to serve the laboratory phases of the curricula in the graduate level.  Lastly, with its outstanding faculty, SSC's School of Music is in a position to offer a graduate program in Piano Pedagogy in response to requests made by numerous individuals and alumnae who desire to pursue post graduate studies in Music.  With this graduate program, SSC can make significant contributions to the musical life and development of the country.

Objectives

The objectives of the Master of Music, major in Piano Pedagogy are the following:

1. to provide post-baccalaureate specialized training in piano pedagogy that fosters creativity, and which is competency-based and research-oriented;

2. to implement in-service training programs for teachers with limited background in piano pedagogy in cooperation with private and/or government institutions; and

3. to encourage continued self-growth in the music profession through its resource centers and outreach programs.

Curriculum

Posted August 2007