Music: Piano Performance and Pedagogy - BM

The piano performance & pedagogy degree is designed for students that want to pursue careers in solo and collaborative performance, operate high-level teaching studios, and apply for and excel in the best graduate piano programs. Students receive multiple opportunities for collaborative and solo performing opportunities during their studies, and are able to study with a renowned group of piano faculty. USU became an All-Steinway school in 2012, offering students the ability to perform on the highest-quality pianos in the practice rooms and performing halls.

Program Specifics

The degree combines music core instruction with piano pedagogy and performance courses, preparing prospective piano teachers for careers in the teaching field. A unique aspect of this degree is the opportunity to receive hands-on teaching training in the USU Youth Conservatory, a preparatory lab program that provides private and group instruction to over 200 pre-college pianists each week. For more information, refer to the Piano Performance and Pedagogy BM degree map.

• For more information about Piano Performance, see the department website.

• All music majors must pass an audition to be admitted.

• Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.

• Log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

• The highest math requirement for this degree is the Quantitative Literacy (QL) of the student’s choice.

• New freshmen must be admitted to USU in Good Standing.

• Music requires a 2.75 GPA overall for admission as a transfer student.

• Students must pass an entrance audition on primary instru