Master of Music in Early Keyboard Instruments
Designed for students seeking professional career preparation including the development of artistry, technique, scholarly research, and the ability to play music of all periods with integrity and knowledge of specific performance practices. Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in music or its equivalent as well as a strong keyboard background.
Curriculum
The Master of Music in Early Keyboard Performance requires a minimum of 32 credits. Coursework to include:
- Private harpsichord, organ and fortepiano lessons
- Early Music Ensemble
- Early Music 551
- Musicology
- Music Theory and/or Composition
- SMTD electives
Final Project:
Two recitals featuring solo and ensemble works on at least two instruments selected from harpsichord, organ and fortepiano.
Silent Advisor
Degree requirements and term-by-term layout for current students.
Faculty
Joseph Gascho
Associate Professor of Music and Director of the Stearns Collection
Early Music Chamber Coordinator, Harpsichord
Nicole Keller
Chair of Organ and Associate Professor of Music; University Organist
Organ, Sacred Music
Tiffany Ng
Associate Professor of Music and University Carillonist
Carillon, Musicology, Organ
Caroline Robinson
Assistant Professor of Music
Organ, Sacred Music