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OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

Music Performance - MM (Performance/Pedagogy)


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Master of Music in Music Performance

Performance - Emphasis in Performance/Pedagogy - MM5054

School of Music
497 Glidden Hall
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio 45701
740.593.4244
fisherc@ohio.edu

Delivery Mode: Athens Campus

Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring

Program Overview

The mission of the Performance/Pedagogy program is to train performers in the art of teaching. Areas of concentration available in the Master of Music with emphasis in pedagogy degree program are strings, woodwinds, voice, and piano. The goal of the pedagogy emphasis program is to prepare students for teaching in colleges, public schools, and private studios. A greater emphasis is given to pedagogy and pedagogical techniques, including teaching methods and materials, than in the traditional performance curriculum. Students in piano also receive group and private piano instruction. An audition is required on the major instrument for admission to these programs. It is advantageous to have previous experience on at least one other family instrument for students pursuing the degree in woodwinds and strings.Program

Program Learning Objectives

Students will develop advanced capacities to work independently and make effective artistic and intellectual judgments and professional decisions in the area of specialization.

Opportunities for Graduates

The goal of the pedagogy emphasis is to prepare students for college level teaching, public school teaching, as well as to develop and strengthen their own private studios. A greater emphasis is given to pedagogy and pedagogical techniques than in the traditional performance curriculum.

Further Information

Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/music/graduate/performance-pedagogy

Link to Program Handbook: https://www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/music/student-resources-material

Admission Requirements

Acceptance into the Master of Music in Performance with Emphasis in Performance/Pedagogy program is by audition only for all entering students.

International Students

This program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.

Graduation Requirements

The Performance/Pedagogy program requires a minimum of 36 to 47 credit hours, depending on the track. Complete the requirements for one of the five tracks together with the culminating recital that is required of all students.

Brass Performance/Pedagogy


Complete the following coursework as approved by area faculty for a minimum of 46 total credit hours:

Piano Performance/Pedagogy


Complete the following coursework as approved by area faculty for a minimum of 47 total credit hours:

String Performance/Pedagogy


Complete the following coursework as approved by area faculty for a minimum of 44 total credit hours:

Voice Performance/Pedagogy


Complete the following coursework as approved by area faculty for a minimum of 47 total credit hours:

Woodwind Peformance/Pedagogy


Instrument Proficiency Requirements


With the approval of the woodwind faculty, upon entrance into the degree program the student will determine his/her choice of Principal Instrument, two Major Secondary Instruments, and two Minor Secondary Instruments. One Performance Lab performance is required on each of the two major secondary instruments. Proficiency on each instrument will be established through applied study and jury performances.

Coursework Requirements


Complete the following coursework as approved by area faculty for a minimum of 36 total credit hours:

Culminating Experience


All students in this program will give a final recital, which will demonstrate their competence on both their major instrument as well as secondary instrument(s).  In addition, students will be evaluated while teaching instruments in their area of study.

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