Share Your Talent
As a Piano Performance major, you are preparing to perform in a professional manner. You will have opportunities to perform as an individual in solo performances, and you will also be able to accompany in collaborative performances.
You will learn to think actively, and write, speak, and explain musical ideas. Through your degree, you will also learn of a variety of technologies that will help you be more prepared for your future in this field, and to further your talents.
You will learn to think actively, and write, speak, and explain musical ideas. Through your degree, you will also learn of a variety of technologies that will help you be more prepared for your future in this field, and to further your talents.
Highlighted Career Paths
Graduates with a degree in Music, with a Piano Performance emphasis, have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in
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Concert Pianist
Concert pianists must have strong sight-reading skills, be able to learn new songs quickly, follow direction from the conductor, and show up to rehearsals and performances.
Keyboard Player
As a keyboard player, or keyboardist, you will work with the others in the band or music group to get the best sound. The keyboard players main job is to hear what others are playing and find the best chords to accompany the instruments.
Graduate School
Further your education in piano performance by applying to graduate school. In receiving a masters in piano performance, you will enhance your potential and impact as a professional pianist.
Getting Started in this degree
If you are interested in Piano Performance, start with one of the following major-specific courses.
Students are required to audition for this major.
Students are required to audition for this major.
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