New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development 30 courses 128 total credits
The Bachelor of Music program in Piano Performance offers intensive performance training within an internationally acclaimed liberal arts and research university. Student pianists work closely with artist faculty in private lessons, become fluent in traditions of performance and pedagogy spanning four centuries, participate in NYU’s Artist Master Class Series, and perform as solo and collaborative artists at venues throughout New York City. Musical training includes private lessons with artist faculty, chamber music coaching, and courses in piano literature, in addition to a core sequence of courses in music theory, aural comprehension, keyboard skills, and music history. Annually, students are evaluated in juried performances, and all pianists present full recitals in their junior and senior years. Advanced undergraduates also participate in seminars on historical performance practices, entrepreneurship, and pedagogical traditions. New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.
| Writing Proficiency Examination | credits |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Expository Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXPOS-UA 1 | Writing as Inquiry | 4 |
| ACE-UE 110 | Advanced Writing and Research | 4 |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Other Liberal Arts Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1041 | History of Western Art Music I: Antiquity–Classical | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1043 | History of Western Art Music II: Romantic–Contemporary | 2 |
Specialization Requirements
Required Music Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1301 | Theory & Practice I: Global Approaches to Music | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1302 | Aural Skills I: Global Approaches to Music | 1 |
Specialization Requirements
Theory & Practice II (select one)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1311 | Theory & Practice II: Tonal Harmony & Voice Leading | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1312 | Theory & Practice II: Popular Music | 2 |
| Total Specialization Requirements | 2 credits | |
Specialization Requirements
Aural Skills II (select one)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1321 | Aural Skills II: Tonal Harmony & Voice Leading | 1 |
| MPATC-UE 1322 | Aural Skills II: Popular Music | 1 |
| Total Specialization Requirements | 1 credits | |
Specialization Requirements
Advanced Theory & Practice (select two)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1331 | Advanced Theory & Practice: Chromatic Harmony & Form | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1332 | Advanced Theory & Practice: 20th and 21st Century Music | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1333 | Advanced Theory & Practice: Non-Western Music | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1334 | Advanced Theory & Practice: Counterpoint in the Digital Age | 2 |
| Total Specialization Requirements | 4 credits | |
Specialization Requirements
Advanced Aural Skills (select two)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1341 | Advanced Aural Skills: Chromatic Harmony | 1 |
| MPATC-UE 1342 | Advanced Aural Skills: 20th and 21st Century | 1 |
| MPATC-UE 1343 | Advanced Aural Skills: Sight-Singing | 1 |
| MPATC-UE 1344 | Advanced Aural Skills: Popular Music Transcription | 1 |
| MPAPE-UE 72 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MPAPE-UE 73 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MPAPE-UE 1092 | Recital | 2 |
| Total Specialization Requirements | 2 credits | |
Specialization Requirements
Chamber Ensemble/Large Ensemble
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAPE-UE 1056 | Piano (Private Lessons) for Music Majors | 18 |
| MPAPE-UE 1070 | Collaborative Piano: Techniques & Practicum | 3 |
| MPAPE-UE 1096 | Piano Literature II: 18th and 19th Centuries | 2 |
| MPAPE-UE 1097 | Piano Literature III | 2 |
| MPAMB-UE 100 | Business Structure of The Music Industry | 3 |
| MPATE-UE 1801 | Fundamentals of Music Technology | 2 |
| MPAPA-UE 1000 | Introduction to Performing Arts Administration | 2 |
| Total Specialization Requirements | 8 credits | |
Specialization Requirements
Track 1
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAPE-UE 1056 | Piano (Private Lessons) for Music Majors | 2-3 |
Specialization Requirements
Unrestricted Electives
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAMB-UE 1320 | Internship in Music Business | 1-3 |
| Total Specialization Requirements | 24 credits | |
Specialization Requirements
Additional Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAHS-UE 1 | New Student Seminar | 0 |
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