
Michigan State University offers the PhD of Collaborative Piano - Doctor of Musical Arts as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in East Lansing , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 5 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for collaborative piano - doctor of musical arts and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on July 5, 2027.
About Collaborative Piano - Doctor of Musical Arts
In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and of the College of Music students must meet the requirements specified below.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Collaborative Piano - Doctor of Musical Arts at Michigan State University
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to the Doctor of Musical Arts degree program in collaborative piano on regular status, an applicant must have:
- a master's degree in music from a recognized educational institution or a total of 30 credits of approved graduate course work.
- presented a live performance audition acceptable to the committee appointed by the Dean of the College of Music.
Applicants must also be prepared to respond to questions from the audition panel on the entire program.
With the approval of the faculty in the piano area, an applicant may be considered for to the program based on a high–quality recording of a recent performance, rather than based on a live performance audition. An applicant who submits a recording may be admitted only on provisional status pending the presentation of a live performance audition before a faculty committee appointed by the Dean of the College of Music. The audition must be presented before the end of the first semester of enrollment in the program.
Guidance Committee
The student’s guidance committee, which must be formed during the first year of graduate study, must consist of the Director of Collaborative Piano, who serves as its chairperson, a second faculty member from the piano area, one faculty member from the area of musicology, and one faculty member from the area of music theory. In instances where additional expertise would be beneficial it is recommended that the guidance committee include a faculty member from within or outside the College of Music.
Requirements for the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Collaborative Piano
Each student in the program has a major professor who provides instruction in collaborative, oversees the musical content of the student's program, guides the preparation of required recitals, oversees the preparation of the scholarly paper, lecture-recital(s) and the final oral examination. Normally, the student studies with the major professor for six semesters.
The student must meet the requirements specified below:
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
English Program Requirements
Due to cancellations of many international English language proficiency tests, MSU will be temporarily accepting the following tests for international students applying for fall semester 2022. In addition, MSU will be expanding the ability for students to receive provisional admission. If a provisionally admitted student is able to take a test that meets our regular admission standards prior to enrollment, we will update their admission status to regular.
Tuition and Fee Information for Collaborative Piano - Doctor of Musical Arts at Michigan State University
How to Apply for Collaborative Piano - Doctor of Musical Arts at Michigan State University
Request that all secondary schools, colleges, universities attended and/or examination boards send original or attested copies of all transcripts, marks sheets, certificates and diplomas earned directly to the Office of Admissions at Michigan State University. These can be sent through the online services listed below or by mail. If sending by mail, any hard copy of academic records must be sent in an official, sealed envelope.
Parchment
Common App
Coalition for College
Naviance
eScrip-Safe
National Student Clearing House
Office of Admissions
Hannah Administration Building
426 Auditorium Road, Room 250
East Lansing, MI 48824-2604
In addition, if the original documents are not issued in English, an official translation of each document must be provided along with the original language documents. Translations may be done by the school, college or university attended or an authorized/official translator in the country of study. Review MSU's International transcript requirements for country-specific transcript information.
Note: Documents submitted to MSU as part of the application process will not be returned.
As a freshman you do not have to officially declare your major yet, however you will be asked to select your major preference on the application. If you are undecided, select the "Exploratory preference" option.
Changing your major preference
After submitting the application, fall freshman applicants have until May 1 to change their major preference in their account. Any student who applies, or is admitted, after May 1 cannot change their major preference until they meet with an academic adviser at New Student Orientation (NSO).
Have the testing agency (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, MSUELT or MELAB accepted) provide proof of English proficiency directly to MSU if your first language is not English. MSU's TOEFL code is 1465. MSU is test optional, which means international students are encouraged, though not required, to submit SAT or ACT scores. The SAT code is 1465; the ACT code is 2032.
Review our full overview on English language proficiency for details on temporary exceptions due to the impact of the novel coronavirus — including additional tests being accepted and expanded opportunities for provisional admission.

United States of America, East Lansing