Classical Performance - Piano, Performance Diploma (PED)

Grade Requirements

  • Applied Lessons: B- is the minimum passing grade for applied study PIA 451 PIANO (ARTIST DIPLOMA).
  • Recitals: B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 418 SOLO PERFORMANCE.

GPA Requirements

CCPA Graduate Degrees and Diplomas
The grades of A, A-, B+, B, and B- are the only grades that satisfy requirements for the master's degree or diploma in a student's major course sequence. Students who receive less than a B- in any component of the applied major study (lessons, jury, or recital) must repeat the entire course.
 
Up to two grades of C+ or C in courses outside the major, for a maximum of six credit hours, are acceptable for program requirements. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) across all courses applied toward the degree or diploma.
 
Roosevelt University Graduate Degrees
No more than two grades lower than B- may be applied to master’s degrees. The grades of D+, D, D-, or F cannot be counted toward any graduate degree program. Additionally, graduate courses that are a part of a degree program may not be eligible for Pass/Fail grading.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS (Piano)

Major Course Sequence
Ensemble (ENS 405, ENS 406, ENS 407, ENS 411, or other; placement by program director. Four semesters minimum) 14
MAS 461GRADUATE SPECIAL TOPIC SEMINAR2
PERF 418SOLO PERFORMANCE (two semesters; 2 credits per semester. Taken concurrently with semesters 2 and 4 of PIA 451)4
PIA 400PIANO & HARP PERFORMANCE CLASS (four semesters; 1 credit per semester)4
PIA 451PIANO (ARTIST DIPLOMA) (four semesters; 3 credits per semester)12
Studio Accompanying (PIA 405 Vocal or PIA 406 Instrumental. Four semesters; 1 credit per semester)4
Music Electives3
Total Credit Hours33
1

Ensemble participation is a defining element of conservatory training and reflects the collaborative practices of professional musicians. Students in the Music Conservatory are expected to participate each semester in any ensembles to which they are assigned by the relevant instructor-of-record, in consultation with the Program Director and Academic Advisor. Students enrolled in ensembles as zero-credit participants (by assignment or with special permission) receive a grade and are expected to complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Students enrolled in ensembles as zero-credit participants (by assignment or with special permission) receive a grade and are expected to complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Ensemble assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

RECITAL REPERTOIRE

PERF 418 SOLO PERFORMANCE

Piano: 60 minutes of music is required. This program is designed to afford the student maximum flexibility of study; therefore, students need not necessarily adhere to the six stylistic periods, and all assigned repertoire is at the discretion of the applied instructor. The recital will be graded by the applied instructor.

JURY REPERTOIRE

Piano: Twenty minutes of music. Repertoire selected at the discretion of the applied instructor.

This degree map charts a suggested pathway through all of your required courses. It is incumbent upon all students to fully comprehend curricular requirements and course schedules, and while it is feasible to chart an alternate pathway, it is highly recommended that you do so in close consultation with your academic advisor so as to determine a degree path appropriately tailored to your needs.

Year 1
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
PIA 4001PERF 4182
PIA 405 or 4061PIA 4001
PIA 4513PIA 405 or 4061
Ensemble1PIA 4513
Music Elective3Ensemble1
 9 8
Year 2
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
MAS 4612PERF 4182
PIA 4001PIA 4001
PIA 405 or 4061PIA 405 or 4061
PIA 4513PIA 4513
Ensemble1Ensemble1
 8 8
Total Credit Hours 33