 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
||||||||||||
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|||||||
Keyboard Programs
Accompanying Program
The piano accompanying program at SFA offers a wide variety of performance opportunities to the undergraduate and graduate pianist:
Accompanying Techniques Class hands-on experience collaborating with vocalists and instrumentalists under the guidance of the Director of Accompanying, Dr. Ron Petti.
- Techniques of basic ensemble playing
- Ensemble balance
- Rehearsal techniques
- Sight-reading
- Employing the appropriate tone color in different ensemble settings
- Orchestral reduction techniques
- Accompanying and improvising in secco recitatives from operas on the harpsichord
- Following instrumental cues
- Following and breathing with a singer
- Following a conductor
German Lieder, French melodie, art songs,and operatic arias are studied and performed, as well as a broad range of instrumental chamber music. Students perform in weekly vocal seminars and for instrumental studio, junior and senior recitals. Accompanying in School of Musicvocal and instrumental studios help students profit from the knowledge and expertise of other faculty. Individual weekly lessons are given to facilitate musical and technical preparation of works. Performances with larger groups include wind ensemble, orchestra, chamber orchestra, and opera workshop.
Numerous scholarship opportunities are available to the undergraduate and graduate pianist.
Graduate Degrees:
Master of Music in Piano Performance (PDF check sheet)
Master of Music in Performance/Accompanying (PDF check sheet) More info below.
Master of Arts in Music (PDF check sheet)
Master of Arts in Music Education (Instrumental and Choral Tracks available) (PDF check sheet)
Master of Music in Piano Accompanying
The School of Music at Stephen F. Austin State University is pleased to announce its newest addition to the growing number of excellent degree programs offered at the university, the Master of Music degree in Piano Accompanying.
MUP 519 Applied Piano (2-2) 1st year MUP 519a Applied Accompanying
(2-2-2-2) 1st & 2nd yr.MUP 561 Survey of Vocal Literature (2) MUP 562 Survey of Instr. Literature (2) MUP 539 Chamber Music Practicum (1) MUP 509h
Applied Harpsichord (1)
MTC 526 Stylistic Analysis (3) MHL 531 Bibliography (3) MHL 521-525 History (4)
MUS 572 *Professional Development (2) *Serve as accompanist for two of the following ensembles listed below: MUP 532 Opera Workshop (1) MUP 533.02 Choral Union (1) MUP 537 Jazz Lab Band (1) MUP 535.01 Wind Ensemble (1) MUP 534.01 Orchestra (1) MUP 595 Recitals 1 Instrumental (0) 1 Vocal (0)
MUP 509 or 519 Applied Organ (1-2) MUP 519 Applied Piano (2) MUP 539 Chamber Music Practicum (1) MUP 456 Choral Conducting Seminar (3) MUP 457 Instrumental Conducting (3) MUS 575 Advanced Graduate Studies (1-3)
Foreign Language Requirement:
Students must have passed the equivalent of two semesters of college level study in French, German, or Italian. Diction proficiency in French, German, and Italian is a prerequisite for admission into the program. Students who do not meet this requirement must enroll in the appropriate diction classes as part of their remedial coursework.
For further information regarding assistantships, audition requirements, etc. for the
MM in Piano Accompanying please contact:Dr. Ron Petti
Director of Accompanying
(936) 468-1191
rpetti@sfasu.eduor
School of Music
Stephen F. Austin State University
Box 13043, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3043
Phone: (936) 468-4602
Fax: (936) 468-5810
School of
Music
Stephen F. Austin State University
Box 13043, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3043
Phone: 936-468-4602 | Fax: 936-468-5810
Dr. Ron Anderson, Chair
Roni Lias, Webmaster