About the course

Guided by the philosophy that the development of both performance and pedagogical skills is vital for students, the Department of Keyboard Studies in the Boyer College of Music and Dance developed a master's degree that combines significant performance and pedagogical components. The goal of the Piano Performance/Piano Pedagogy M.M. degree program is to prepare graduates who are more commercially viable and competitive in the field as musicians and teachers by acquiring valuable skills and credentials. Given that studio teaching and, occasionally, group instruction can and often do constitute significant portions of a keyboardist’s workload, this degree should be viewed as a highly attractive educational investment that provides evidence of competence. The Boyer College of Music and Dance is committed to nurturing talented students by promoting music and dance as art forms, as media for human expression, and as subjects of intellectual inquiry. Recognizing that all of the arts possess unique powers — to move the spirit, to excite the mind, to reveal the past, to celebrate the future, to instruct, to heal, to foster communication — the College aims to advance music and dance in their myriad, interrelated forms through creative and scholarly work, teaching, and service. Boyer College seeks to provide an inclusive educational community that honors the uniqueness of the individual, values diversity of perspective, and affirms music and dance as central to society and culture. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Philadelphia
Fall (August), 2024	Philadelphia
Spring (January), 2025	Philadelphia
Fall (August), 2025	Philadelphia
Spring (January), 2026	Philadelphia

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Temple University

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A degree in Music is expected.

　　Statement of Goals: Include your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.

　　Standardized Test Scores:

　　Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master?s degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:

　　TOEFL iBT: 75

　　IELTS Academic: 6.5

　　The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.

　　Resume: Current resume required.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 75.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Temple University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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