Curricular Action Notice: Program Change, Master of Arts in Music
Department: Music

Rationale for change:
Addition of a track in Collaborative Piano to current Master of Arts

Old Degree and Program Title:
Master of Arts in Music, (Tracks in Instrumental Conducting, Choral Conducting, Music Specialist in Education.)

New Degree and Program Title:
Master of Arts in Music, (Tracks in Instrumental Conducting, Choral Conducting, Music Specialist in Education, Collaborative Piano).

List all changes:
Special requirements added to the Secondary MAP 5500 courses for the Collaborative emphasis (proscribing piano applied study). Specified courses for the track in collaborative piano accounts for 17 credits. These include MU 5552, MU 5520, MU 5519, MU 6670, MEN 55XX and five credits of elective with listed restrictions.

Program Description for Catalog (if changed):
Adding to the current description -- The Collaborative Piano program is designed to provide pianists an opportunity to explore the craft of accompanying instrumentalists and vocalists with advanced study in repertoire, score-study, rehearsal skills and interpretive skills. Residency is required for this degree.

Program Objectives (if changed):
To develop the skills to accompany vocalists and instrumentalists in the collaborative repertoire. This includes skills for score-study, rehearsal techniques and performance practice.

Impact on other programs (if any):
The students in this program will accompany instrumental and vocal students as a part of their applied study.