Overview

Key facts:

Collaborative playing is an important component of the keyboard curriculum. Piano majors receive supervised instruction in collaborative piano, keyboard harmony, and chamber music.
A two-year Piano Performance program at Carnegie Mellon University leading to certification in piano pedagogy is available to interested piano majors. Students learn to teach piano in a closely supervised environment of class piano instruction through the Carnegie Mellon Preparatory School. This program has received national acclaim as a model of excellence, with Preparatory School students consistently capturing prestigious awards in national piano competitions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music History
Music Support Courses
General Studies
Major Ensemble
Electives
General Electives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

102

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

386 alternative credits

Carnegie Mellon courses are measured in units rather than credits or credit hours

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 713 other Bachelors in Music Performance in United States

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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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135

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TOEFL^® IBT

102

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application
$75 application fee*
Official high school transcript (please review our Academic Requirements)**
All required standardized testing official score reports, which includes the TOEFL or IELTS if English is not your native language
Secondary School Counselor Evaluation
Teacher Recommendation
Common Application essay
Carnegie Mellon Common Application Writing Supplement, which includes three short answer questions
All fine arts applicants to the Schools of Drama and Music are required to arrange required pre-screen, audition or portfolio review.
All fine art applications to the Schools of Architecture, Art, Design are required to submit required portfolio and creative materials.
Home schooled applicants should submit an academic portfolio/transcript consistent with their state guidelines and a list of all textbooks used.

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

67020 USD / year

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Out-of-State

67020 USD / year

≈ 67020 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

67020 USD / year

≈ 67020 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 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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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

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