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Ohio University Graduate Catalog 2015-2017 
    
Ohio University Graduate Catalog 2015-2017 [Archived Catalog]

Music Performance - MM (Pedagogy)


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Degree Title: Master of Music

Program Name and Number: Music Performance/Pedagogy - MM5099

Department/Unit: School of Music

Delivery Mode: Athens Campus

Program Mission: To train performers in the art of teaching.

Program Learning Objectives: Students will develop advanced capacities to work independently and make effective artistic and intellectual judgments and professional decisions in the area of specialization.

Program Overview: Areas of concentration available in the Master of Music with emphasis in pedagogy degree program are 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 woodwinds and strings.

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.

Graduation Requirements:

Admission Requirements: Acceptance into the Master of Music in Performance/Pedagogy program is by audition only for all entering students.

 

 

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