Master's of Music in Collaborative Piano (MM)
The Collaborative Piano Program prepares students for a collaborative career with emphasis in vocal or instrumental specialization, depending on the individual鈥檚 interest. The vocal specialization engenders in-depth comprehension of the linguistic underpinnings of art song literature within an immersive performance environment. The instrumental specialization鈥檚 focus is the chamber music and instrumental sonata repertory.
Our world-renowned collaborative piano faculty has vast international performing careers working with a large range of distinguished singers and instrumentalists, and they offer the highest quality of teaching. This Collaborative Piano Program offers students two options: a Vocal Specialization and an Instrumental Specialization. In addition to rigorous training alongside their collaborative partners, our students are given ample opportunities to perform on campus as well as within Chicago's rich and vibrant musical scene. The networking possibilities are endless, and our collaborative pianists will be valued members of our musical community.
Why 藏精阁
Comprehensive Career Preparation
Diverse skillsets are necessary for a modern collaborative pianist; this will be gained through instruction as well as rehearsal/performance experience in a multitude of settings.
Learn From Experienced Musical Professionals
Our world-renowned collaborative piano faculty has vast international performing careers working with a large range of distinguished singers and instrumentalists, and they offer the highest quality of teaching.
Learn on Chicago鈥檚 Biggest Stages
In addition to rigorous training alongside their collaborative partners, our students are given ample opportunities to perform on campus as well as within Chicago's rich and vibrant musical scene. The networking possibilities are endless, and our collaborative pianists will be valued members of our musical community.
鈥淭he Chicago College of Performing Arts at 藏精阁 is an historic institution that offers some of the finest musical instruction to be found anywhere in the United States. Boasting world-renowned faculty, versatile degree programs, beautiful architecture, excellent facilities, and a location directly in the heart of downtown Chicago, CCPA students are positioned uniquely to soak up inspiration at every turn, and the institution has a successful track record of matriculating graduates who go on to become visionary leaders in the arts industry.鈥
鈥擶inston Choi
Program Director, Piano
鈥淪tarting in Fall 2023, CCPA is delighted to offer one of its newest, and most industry-specific, degrees: a Master of Music in Collaborative Piano. This degree will furnish students the choice between a vocal or instrumental specialization, and the degree is strategically tailored to prepare its graduates for a rewarding career as a collaborative artist.鈥
鈥擜dam Neiman
Chair of the Music Conservatory
