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

Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None

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 brass, 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 brass, woodwinds, or strings.

Program Learning Objectives

In successfully pursuing an Ohio University Master of Music degree, students will

1. Develop advanced capacities to work independently and make effective artistic and intellectual judgments and professional decisions in the area of specialization.
2. Demonstrate professional competence in the area of specialization before peers and faculty.
3. Produce a final project or equivalent reviewed by more than one faculty member.

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.