Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy

University and Music Supplemental Application

After you create your admissions account, you will be asked to select an application type. You will be creating two applications; a Graduate Application and also the College of Music Supplemental Application. Both are due Dec 1. Current MSU Music Graduate students seeking to change/add a program are required to submit both applications and pay all appropriate application fees.

Video Example of Teaching

Applicants must submit a teaching demonstration video of at least 60 minutes of instruction. Any level of student may be presented. After submitting the College of Music Supplemental application, you will have access to the Digital Portfolio.  Upload your media and scores there.  You must submit the Music Supplement first, and then upload.

Interview

An interview with the Director of Piano Pedagogy is required of applicants for the MM in Piano Pedagogy. Interviews will be 15 to 30 minutes in length, and will occur on the assigned audition day.

Transcripts

Prior to Dec 1, we allow applicants to upload unofficial copies of all their post-secondary transcripts and diplomas. Admitted students must submit official copies directly from their schools in order to matriculate. For transcripts from schools within the United States and Canada, we prefer electronic delivery from your school’s service, if available. If not, or for schools outside the U.S. or Canada, transcripts and diplomas must be mailed by the institution directly to the College of Music at the address below.

College of Music – Office of Admissions
Michigan State University
333 W Circle Dr, rm 149
East Lansing, MI 48824

Curriculum Vitae

To be considered for a fellowship or teaching assistantship, please provide a curriculum vitae that includes all relevant education and professional experience including:

• Group teaching experience (where, when, how long, what classes, how many, etc.)
• Private teaching experiences (where, when, how long, ages of students)
• Previous experience as a graduate assistant

Piano Assistantship Application

To be considered for a piano teaching assistantship, please file this form: Piano Assistantship 2024. There will be an additional audition scheduled on your audition day (scheduled upon arrival). Only those who file this application at least two weeks prior to their scheduled audition will be considered.

Personal Statement

In your personal statement please describe your educational and musical background, goals and objectives, and future career plans. Please feel free to include any information that you feel would be helpful to the College of Music in making our admission decision. Limit your statement to 300-500 words.

Letters of Recommendation

Request letters of recommendation from three individuals familiar with your abilities in this field.  IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Only the Graduate Application requests letters of recommendations.  The College of Music Supplemental Application intentionally does not.  The letters received on the Graduate Application will be copied to the College of Music Application automatically.

Audition Materials

This major requires a successful admissions audition on one of the below-listed disciplines.

Instruments