Undergraduate Degree Programs 

Classical Piano 

The Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance - Classical  

The BM degree is designed for students who are considering a career in performance, teaching, and graduate studies. Piano performance majors receive two fifty-minute lessons a week and are required to perform both a junior and senior recital. Other coursework includes classes in Piano Literature, Accompanying, and Pedagogy.  Audition Required. 

     

The Bachelor of Arts in Music – General Track – Classical Piano  

The Bachelor of Arts in Music – Education Track – Classical Piano  

The BA degrees are designed for students who are considering a career in teaching, music business, music therapy, church music, and graduate work.  The BA allows for a minor in another area of interest outside of music.  Bachelor of Arts piano majors receive one fifty-minute lesson a week and are required to perform a senior recital.  Other coursework includes classes in Piano Literature, Education, and electives.  Audition Required. 

 

Audition Requirements for Undergraduate Classical Piano  

*a minimum of 2 pieces in contrasting styles performed by memory  

*Sight-reading 

For further audition information and to schedule an audition, please contact Dr. Joshua Pifer, Piano Area Head at jkpifer@valdosta.edu 

  

Graduate Degree Programs 

Classical Piano 

Master of Music Performance in Piano  

The MMP in Piano is designed for students who are intent on pursuing a career in piano performance. Students will receive one fifty-minute lesson a week and are required to perform a graduate recital. Performance opportunities include studio class, studio recitals, student recitals, guest master classes, state piano competitions, community outreach recitals, chamber music recitals, VSU Piano Day, and the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition. 

 

Audition Requirements: 

*A program of at least 20 minutes which include a minimum of 3 pieces in contrasting styles to be performed by memory  

*Sight-reading 

For further audition information and to schedule an audition, please contact Dr. Joshua Pifer, Piano Area Head at jkpifer@valdosta.edu 

 

Master of Music Performance in Collaborative Piano 

The MMP in Collaborative Piano is designed for students who are intent on pursuing a career as a collaborative pianist. Students will receive one fifty-minute lesson a week and are required to perform two graduate recitals. Performance opportunities include performing with faculty and graduate students, studio class, studio recitals, student recitals, guest master classes, community outreach recitals, and chamber music recitals. 

 

Audition Requirements: 

*a substantial movement from a chamber work or instrumental sonata  

*a minimum of two vocal literature pieces with contrasting styles 

*Quick-Learn 

*Sight-reading 

Audition repertoire will be performed with current VSU faculty.  

Please contact Dr. Joshua Pifer, Keyboard Area Head at jkpifer@valdosta.edu to plan your audition repertoire, to schedule your audition, and to coordinate rehearsals prior to audition. 

Graduate assistantships: 

Graduate assistantships for the MMP in Piano and Collaborative Piano, are available on a competitive basis.