Overview

Piano Performance at the Catholic University of America, you will receive extensive training in piano, as well as supportive courses in music, to provide you with a broad music background. As a piano major, you will focus on individual performance in your classes.

Key facts

Your liberal arts requirements will expand your knowledge with classes in history, art, and literature.

Our students perform in solo recitals, master classes, solo performances with orchestra, chamber music concerts, as accompanists for singers, and in many other capacities.

When you graduate from the program, you will be well equipped to pursue a career in piano performance, your education will prepare you to use your talent to make a better world.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Ear Training and Sight Singing
Piano Sight Reading
Private Piano Instruction as Primary Instrument
Piano Ensemble
Piano Pedagogy
History of Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application
The Common Application Essay
Official High School Transcripts
Secondary School Report with Counselor Letter
At least one (1) Teacher Recommendation
International students whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency through the TOEFL or IELTS examinations.

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

58920 USD / year

≈ 58920 USD / year
Out-of-State

58920 USD / year

≈ 58920 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

58920 USD / year

≈ 58920 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

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