Johns Hopkins University

Overview

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education (Piano) at the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University is designed to cultivate performance-ready musicians and effective music educators. This program emphasizes the development of advanced piano skills alongside comprehensive studies in music theory, ear training, and musicology, leading to performance assessments and professional readiness.

What you'll study

The curriculum integrates applied study and performance as its foundation, enhanced by musicianship and music studies. Students engage in applied work through their final semester while participating in performance assessments and recital activities.

Typical curriculum components

• Recital Series: Focuses on performance development and public presentation.
• Music Theory / Ear Training / Keyboard Studies: Builds foundational musicianship and harmonic/aural skills.
• Musicology: Explores musical styles, traditions, and historical/contextual analysis.
• Applied Piano: Involves weekly lessons and repertoire development in the major applied area.
• Performance Examinations: Required assessments in the major applied area.

Progression and assessment

• Students must show satisfactory progress as evaluated by faculty in both major and minor applied areas.
• Applied study in the major field continues through the last semester of enrollment, typically spanning eight semesters for most students.
• While incoming advanced placement is not commonly expected, students demonstrating exceptional progress and a substantial repertoire may be considered for an accelerated completion of performance examinations, subject to faculty recommendation and academic approval.

Entry requirements

Applicants are not required to submit GRE or GMAT scores, as there are no minimum score requirements specified for this program.

To demonstrate English proficiency, applicants must provide scores from one of the following:

• TOEFL iBT: Accepted
• IELTS: Accepted

Minimum score requirements are not outlined; prospective students should verify the latest requirements with the Peabody/Johns Hopkins admissions office.

Career prospects