Location:

Rochester, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Graduate Certificate

Specialty:

Performing Arts

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Piano Performance is a professional program for highly experienced pianists, designed to enable them to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, and to further their personal performance skills and musical understanding. The program consists of 16 credits of conducting and related courses.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Oakland University is accredited as a doctoral degree-granting institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Online Application, Official transcripts providing evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. institution, OR a degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree from a college or university of government-recognized standing, Official transcripts for all post-secondary educational institutions, Two official and original Recommendation for Graduate Admission forms, Proof of English language proficiency, Applicants must have earned a master’s degree in music from a regionally accredited institution or proof of a U.S. equivalent degree for foreign educated applicants, Applicants must schedule and perform a successful audition that shows an appropriate level of prior experience and potential for success in the program. For piano performance, contact Professor Yin Zheng

International Requirements:

International applicants requiring an I-20 for a visa must also submit additional documents, including an International Student Supplemental Application, financial documents, transcript evaluations, and proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB).