Performance—Classical—Instrumental (piano), B.M

Completion of this major prepares one for a career as an instrumental performer (solo or ensemble), accompanist, church musician, private instrument teacher, or conductor.  Continued study may include a master’s degree instrumental performance, instrumental literature, or conducting.

THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THIS DEGREE TRACK ARE:

  • Audition is required to be admitted into the program.
  • A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 in music courses is required.
  • All applied instructions need to be taken with chamber music, large ensemble and music seminar.
Required Courses
MDT 167World Music3
MDT 166Exploring Western Music3
MDT 329Music History before 17503
MDT 330Music History after 17503
MDT 5XX Advance Music History Course3
MDT 121 (0.5 credit/semester for 8 semesters)4
MDT 122Applied Music I1.5
MDT 123Applied Music II1.5
MDT 222Applied Music III1.5
MDT 223Applied Music IV1.5
MDT 323Applied Music V3
MDT 325Applied Music VI3
MDT 423Applied Music VII3
MDT 425Applied Music VIII3
MDT 131Harmony I2
MDT 133Harmony II2
MDT 231Harmony III2
MDT 233Harmony IV2
MDT 132Ear-Training I2
MDT 134Ear-Training II2
MDT 232Ear-Training III2
MDT 234Ear-Training IV2
MDT 337Form & Analysis2
MDT 338Instrumental & Vocal Arranging2
MDT 34218th-Century Counterpoint2
MDT 525Application of Theory in Performance3
MDT 150Art of Accompanying1
MDT 142Piano Literature1
MDT 260Piano Concerto Literature1
MDT 270Piano Pedagogy1
MDT 346Choral Conducting1
MDT 345Instrumental Conducting1
MDT 268Computer Music I3
MDT 259Musical Composition2
MDT 184Chamber Ensembles (1 credit/semester for 8 semesters) 11
1 credit/semester for 8 semesters1
MDT 153Concert Chorale0.5
MDT 159New Jersey City University Orchestra0.5
MDT 161Symphony Winds & Percussion0.5
Large Ensemble (Select one of the following):1
MDT 154Concert Chorale1
MDT 160New Jersey City University Orchestra1
MDT 162Symphony Winds & Percussion1
Literature Course Elective (Select one of the following):3
MDT 137Vocal Literature1
MDT 138Percussion Literature1
MDT 140Woodwind Literature1
MDT 141Brass Literature1
MDT 143Guitar Literature1
Music, Dance, and Theatre Electives
MDT Elective from any area1.5
Total: 91 credits
*When registered in Applied it is mandatory to also register MDT 121, small ensemble, and large ensemble in the same semester.
1

MDT 184 Chamber Ensemble can be substituted with faculty approval. 

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Semester 1Credits
MDT 121 0.5
MDT 122 Applied Music I 1.5
MDT 131 Harmony I 2
MDT 132 Ear-Training I 2
MDT 150 Art of Accompanying 1
MDT 153
Concert Chorale
or New Jersey City University Orchestra
or Symphony Winds & Percussion
0.5
MDT 184 Chamber Ensembles 1
 Credits8.5
Semester 2
MDT 101 Survey of Music 3
MDT 121 0.5
MDT 123 Applied Music II 1.5
MDT 133 Harmony II 2
MDT 134 Ear-Training II 2
MDT 142 Piano Literature 1
MDT 153
Concert Chorale
or New Jersey City University Orchestra
or Symphony Winds & Percussion
0.5
MDT 167 World Music 3
MDT 184 Chamber Ensembles 1
 Credits14.5
Sophomore
Semester 1
MDT 121 0.5
MDT 153
Concert Chorale
or New Jersey City University Orchestra
or Symphony Winds & Percussion
0.5
MDT 184 Chamber Ensembles 1
MDT 222 Applied Music III 1.5
MDT 231 Harmony III 2
MDT 232 Ear-Training III 2
MDT 260 Piano Concerto Literature 1
MDT 329 Music History before 1750 3
 Credits11.5
Semester 2
MDT 121 0.5
MDT 153
Concert Chorale
or New Jersey City University Orchestra
or Symphony Winds & Percussion
0.5
MDT 184 Chamber Ensembles 1
MDT 223 Applied Music IV 1.5
MDT 233 Harmony IV 2
MDT 234 Ear-Training IV 2
MDT 268 Computer Music I 3
MDT 270 Piano Pedagogy 1
MDT 330 Music History after 1750 3
 Credits14.5
Junior
Semester 1
MDT 121 0.5
MDT 153
Concert Chorale
or New Jersey City University Orchestra
or Symphony Winds & Percussion
0.5
MDT 166 Exploring Western Music 3
MDT 184 Chamber Ensembles 1
MDT 323 Applied Music V 3
MDT 337 Form & Analysis 2
MDT 338 Instrumental & Vocal Arranging 2
MDT 346 Choral Conducting 1
MDT 259 Musical Composition 2
 Credits15
Semester 2
MDT 121 0.5
MDT 153
Concert Chorale
or New Jersey City University Orchestra
or Symphony Winds & Percussion
0.5
MDT 184 Chamber Ensembles 1
MDT 325 Applied Music VI 3
MDT 342 18th-Century Counterpoint 2
MDT 345 Instrumental Conducting 1
MDT 269 Computer Music II (Recommended) 3
 Credits11
Senior
Semester 1
MDT 121 0.5
MDT 153
Concert Chorale
or New Jersey City University Orchestra
or Symphony Winds & Percussion
0.5
MDT 184 Chamber Ensembles 1
MDT 423 Applied Music VII 3
MDT 5XXAdvanced Music History Course 3
MDT XXXLiterature Course/Elective 1
 Credits9
Semester 2
MDT 121 0.5
MDT 154
Concert Chorale
or New Jersey City University Orchestra
or Symphony Winds & Percussion
1
MDT 184 Chamber Ensembles 1
MDT 425 Applied Music VIII 3
MDT 525 Application of Theory in Performance 3
MDT Elective 1.5
 Credits10
 Total Credits94

*Needs to maintain 3.0 GPA for music courses.

*All applied music courses need to be taken with Chamber Music, Large Ensemble and Seminar.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Music Performance -Classical Instrumental program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate comprehensive skills and knowledge of music theory, and music history.
  2. Continue on to graduate programs and will be prepared to compete in a conservatory environment.
  3. Become professional musicians capable of giving performances as soloists and as members of professional ensembles.
  4. Teach on the college/university level and/or establish a competent private studio.