Collaborative Piano Studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music

The Cleveland Institute of Music offers a Master of Music, Artist Diploma, and Doctor of Musical Arts in collaborative piano. For full information about the program, check out the CIM catalog - information specific to the collaborative piano programs is on pages 24, 41, and 42. In case you're interested in auditioning, you can also find the complete repertoire for the vocal and instrumental repertoire lists online.

Here are the complete course requirements for the Master of Music (40 credit hours):

Principal Performance Studies
MUAP 501-504 Principal Performance Area (12)
MUAP 551-552 Graduate Recitals (0)

Secondary Performance Studies (8)
Four semesters of secondary keyboard studies are required. Area of study is determined by principal teacher.

Music Theory*
MUTH 407 Analytical Techniques and Terminology (3)
MUTH 598 Comprehensive Examination in Music Theory (0)

Music History or Literature (6)
Two courses, 400-level or higher (MUHI 401 may be required based upon
examination.)
MUHI 598 Comprehensive Examination in Music History (0)

Ensemble (4)
Assigned by department to MUEN 300, 358 or 364

Electives in fields other than performance (3)
Conducting is required if not completed in a previous program of study.

Specific to Major
MUGN 461 Collaborative Piano Seminar (2)
MURP 461-462 Vocal Interpretation for Collaborative Pianists I, II (2)

*General theory review: MUTH 400A/400B may be required based upon
examination and is/are not applicable toward degree requirements.

Here are the course requirements for the Doctor of Music Arts in Collaborative Piano (63 credit hours):

Principal Performance Studies
MUAP 601-606 Principal Performance Area (3 credits per semester)
MUAP 751, 752, 753, 754 DMA Recitals I, II, III, IV (0)

Secondary Performance Studies
Collaborative Piano majors are required to enroll in two credits of Secondary
Keyboard study in each semester of full-time study.

Music Theory* (9)
MUTH 423 Analysis of Musical Styles
MUTH 424 Schenkerian Analysis
MUTH 495 Seminar in Music Theory [20th Century]
MUTH 798/799 DMA Written/Oral Comprehensive Examination in Music Theory

Music History or Literature (6)
MUHI 610 Bibliography and Research Methods in Music
MUHI 611 DMA Seminar
MUHI 798/799 DMA Written/Oral Comprehensive Examination in Music History

Music History, Literature or Theory Electives (9)
Courses determined in consultation with DMA Advising Committee upon
review of diagnostic examinations and the candidate’s interests.
Documents (3+)
MUGN 751 Recital Document I

Ensemble (4)
Assigned by department to MUEN 300, 358 or 364

Specific to Major
MUGN 461 Collaborative Piano Seminar (2)
MUTH 401-402 Harmony/Keyboard V, VI (4) are recommended

*General theory review: MUTH 400A/400B may be required based upon
examination and is/are not applicable toward degree requirement

For more information, consult the CIM's admission page and application checklist.

Complete list of Degree and Diploma Programs in Collaborative Piano