Master of Music in Performance Pedagogy
Within the area of Performance, students may elect a Master of Music degree in Performance with an emphasis in pedagogy. 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. An audition is required for admission to this program.
For students interested in pursuing the graduate pedagogy performance degree in the woodwind and string divisions, it is advantageous to have previous experience on at least one other family instrument. Students pursuing the pedagogy degree in woodwinds or strings will develop competencies on the other instruments within each group and have opportunities to perform in appropriate ensembles on the secondary instrument.
For students interested in piano performance with an emphasis in pedagogy, the program’s focus examines teaching philosophies, psychological principles, pedagogical objectives, and strategies that apply to group and private piano instruction. See Piano Pedagogy
Special Program
Certificate Program in Piano Pedagogy
The School of Music also offers a one-year certificate program for those students, many of whom are already established teachers, who are seeking opportunities to expand and update their teaching and playing skills, and/or are unable to pursue a traditional degree program because of family or other commitments. This program consists of three components: piano pedagogy, piano pedagogy practicum, and applied lessons.
For information regarding the graduate performance pedagogy programs, please contact:
Graduate Chair
740-593-4244
Students considering the pedagogy program are also encouraged to contact faculty in each division to obtain information specific to the discipline:
Keyboard Division Chair
Dr. Sylvia Eckes
String Division Chair
Professor Marjorie Bagley
Voice Division Chair
Dr. Patricia Pease
Woodwind Division Chair
Professor Matt James