Overview

The Piano Pedagogy programme at Oakland University offers students a robust foundation in both musical performance and the art of teaching. This professional degree is designed for individuals seeking to excel as educators and performers within the competitive landscape of the music industry.

Prospective students must navigate a two-tiered admission process to join this prestigious community. Following an initial entrance audition to determine university eligibility, students later undergo a major standing audition to confirm their place within the professional school. This ensures that all participants maintain the high standards expected by the faculty.

The curriculum is structured to provide a deep understanding of musical theory and history alongside practical application.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 23867 per year
National fee: USD 23867 per year
Local fee: USD 16772 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is divided into core areas focusing on performance, theory, and teaching methodology. Modules may include:

Piano
Piano Technique Seminar
Keyboard Skills for the Piano Major
Accompanying for Piano Majors
Music Theory
Aural Skills
History and Literature of Western Tonal Music
Music of World Cultures
Musical Analysis and Form
History and Literature of Medieval and Renaissance Music
History and Literature of Western Music from ca. 1850 to the Present
Counterpoint
Analysis of Music Since 1900
The Nineteenth-Century Symphony: History, Performance and Analysis
Berlin’s Musical Cultures: 1900-1989
Seminar in Opera and Drama
Piano Pedagogy
Piano Repertoire
Pedagogy Internship
Senior Pedagogy Project
University Chorus
Oakland Chorale
Chamber Orchestra
Symphonic Band
Wind Symphony
Chamber Music

Careers with Piano Pedagogy

Graduates of this programme are prepared for a variety of professional roles within the music sector. Many pursue careers as private piano instructors, community music school teachers, or faculty members at various educational levels. The comprehensive training also supports roles in performance and musical direction.

The degree provides the necessary credentials for students wishing to continue their studies at the graduate level. By combining performance skills with pedagogical theory, alumni are well-positioned to influence the next generation of musicians in schools, studios, and arts organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Piano

Piano Technique Seminar

Keyboard Skills for the Piano Major

Accompanying for Piano Majors

Piano Pedagogy

Piano Repertoire

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester Hills, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology Liberal Arts View 378 other Bachelors in Musicology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Oakland University admission application. While an essay is optional, interested students may choose to include an essay for consideration

Cumulative high school grade point averages of 3.2 or above. Applicants with cumulative grade point averages below 3.2, but above 2.5, may be admitted after consideration of the quality of academic preparation. Scholarship awards are based on a student's academic record at the time of admission

SAT or ACT scores are no longer required for the incoming classes, for students with a minimum high school GPA of 2.5

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Entrance audition days are held several times each year. The audition schedule and downloadable application are available on the school website

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23867 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23867 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

16772 USD / year

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Living costs

Rochester Hills

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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