Overview

Program Overview

The B.M. Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Ohio University's students gain valuable teaching experience through their work with pre-college children, university students, and adults in both group and private learning environments. Group instruction takes place in one of two state-of-the-art piano laboratories that include Yamaha Clavinova digital pianos, SmartBoards, and other instructional technology.

Our students participate in professional organizations including the Ohio University Collegiate Chapter of MTNA (recipient of the 2015 and 2019 MTNA Collegiate Chapter of the Year Award) and the Southeast District of OhioMTA.

Undergraduate Piano Audition Requirements

Bachelor of Music: Piano Performance or Piano Performance/Pedagogy Auditioning students will perform one composition from each of the following categories:

Baroque: A prelude and fugue or other major work by J.S. Bach
Classical: The first movement of a sonata by Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven (excluding Mozart Sonata, K. 545, Beethoven Sonatas, Op. 49, Nos. 1 and 2, and Op. 79)
Romantic, Impressionistic, or Contemporary Students will also be assigned a quick-study piece roughly one week prior to the audition.

All repertoire must be performed from memory, with the exception of this quick-study piece and any contemporary works requiring extended compositional techniques. A comprehensive repertoire list, including both solo and chamber repertoire that has been studied and performed, should be submitted with the application.

Piano Pedagogy Resource Center

The Ohio University School of Music Piano Pedagogy Resource Center houses the latest in teaching materials and technology. The Center includes a collection of teaching methods and materials, standard intermediate and early advanced teaching repertoire, duet/ensemble literature, audio, video and software resources, educational tools, journals/periodicals, and a variety of books related to piano teaching and playing. The facility serves as a hub for research and exploration for our students, faculty, and regional piano teachers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Piano Pedagogy
Piano Pedagogy Techniques
Group Piano Pedagogy
Practicum - Supervised Teaching
Directed Readings in Piano Pedagogy
Independent Study in Piano Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form
Official academic records
Evidence of sufficient funding
Statement of activities.
Exams for scholarship consideration

GCSE or IGCSE Curricula

For students participating in the GCSE or IGCSE curricula, they generally expect to see at least 6 passes, graded C or higher. Students who are going on to complete GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS-levels) and/or Advanced Levels (A-levels) may be awarded transfer credit for successfully completed exams.

International Baccalaureate Curriculum

For students studying an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, they generally expect an average of 5 out of 7 on your college-preparatory curriculum. IB Higher Level examinations may also be eligible for transfer credit.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25796 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25796 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14582 USD / year

≈ 14582 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

1079 - 1780 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Program Overview

Undergraduate Piano Audition Requirements

Piano Pedagogy Resource Center

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Funding

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