Master of Music in Piano Performance
Additional Information for Out-of State Piano Students
(American Citizens)
Additional Information for International Piano Students
Piano at U.H. Manoa
Piano at the University of Hawaii has been invigorated and is headed in new directions. It is an exciting time in the piano department with two actively performing piano faculty, Thomas Rosenkranz and Thomas Yee. The piano faculty is dedicated to the highest professional, artistic and academic standards for our students. Our Master of Music degree offers pianists a comprehensive education for professional performing as soloist chamber musicians and collaborators. Our degree programs also provide qualifications toward private studio and university teaching. There are ample performing opportunities to perform in weekly studio classes in Orvis Auditorium and in Piano Repertory Labs which occur four times per semester. Students are also strongly encouraged to compete to play a concerto with the University of Hawaii Orchestra each year. Of significant note are the opportunities to perform in Chamber Music, Piano Vocal Collaboration, Contemporary Music Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, just to name a few of our magnitude of both eastern and western ensembles. Our recently renovated practice facilities feature many new Steinway and Petrov pianos providing piano students plenty of free and available practice time. Students in piano pedagogy have opportunities to connect with local teachers in Honolulu's vibrant piano scene. They are encouraged to become members of the Hawaii Piano Teachers Association, the Music Teachers National Association and the Hawaii Music Teachers Association's annual convention which takes place at the University of Hawaii Music Department.
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Additional Information for Out-of State Piano Students (American Citizens)
Students from a number of western states qualify for participation in the Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE). In this program, students pay approximately 1.5-times the in-state tuition, which is significantly lower than the out-of-state fees. See the Western Undergraduate Exchange Program website for more information. For additional information on establishing residency in Hawaii, see the UHM Admissions & Records - FAQ (Residency) page.
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Additional Information for International Piano Students
Students from a number of Asian and Pacific countries may qualify for the UHM APTDE Scholarship at the University of Hawaii. The University of Hawaii International Student Services site offers more information and criteria, including financial information.
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Audition Requirements for Pianists
Graduate M.M. Students (Solo) (20 minutes)
- At least 3 works of contrasting styles at the Advanced level.
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Audition Dates
Local Auditions
For studies beginning in the fall semester: live auditions scheduled in the Music Building Room 19 on or before March 15. Contact Prof. Thomas Rosenkranz, Piano Chair, at (808) 956-6384 to schedule. (thomasr@hawaii.edu)
Out-of-state/ International applicants
By tape/CD. See application deadlines above.
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Requirements
Language Requirement: None
| course | credits | |
| 661 | Bibliography & Library Resources in Music | 3 |
| 600D | Seminar in Music Literature | 3 |
| 610 | Advanced Ensemble (1), in major area | 2-4 |
| 635 | Graduate-Level Applied Music (3 ea.) | 6-9 |
| 636 | Graduate Recital (v) - full recital required | 3-6 |
| 680D | Studies in Music Theory: Advanced Analysis | 3 |
| five to seven credits in related courses | 5-7 | |
| Minimum Number of Credits | 30 | |
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