USC Thornton School of Music’s Master of Music in Piano Performance is a rigorous two-year graduate program within the Keyboard Studies Department. The curriculum is designed to advance the artistic, technical, and scholarly growth of pianists through one-on-one instruction, ensemble participation, courses in piano literature, pedagogy, and music history. Students benefit from mentorship by distinguished faculty who are recognized internationally. The program emphasizes both solo and collaborative performance and includes exploration of piano repertoire, interpretation, and professional preparation. One or more public recitals and a comprehensive review (oral or written) are required for graduation. The program fosters both performance excellence and scholarship, preparing graduates for professional careers or doctoral study. 来源： https://catalogue.usc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=8&poid=7947