Master of Music and Graduate Certificate in Injury-Preventive Keyboard, Marquette university

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

24 Months

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About this course

Salem College’s Master of Music is designed for qualified pianists and organists aiming to enhance their performance abilities and pedagogical skills. What makes this program unique is its focus on injury-preventive keyboard technique, developed in response to the high prevalence of playing-related injuries worldwide that threaten musicians' careers. The program promotes a science-based, interdisciplinary approach to neuromuscular retraining, emphasizing biomechanics and neuropedagogical principles. Students not only improve their artistry but also focus on injury recovery and long-term career longevity. Additionally, there is an option to study injury-preventive keyboard technique as a standalone certificate, available both in-person and online, making the program accessible to a broad range of students.

Why this course is highly recommended

Students often describe the program as transformative because it not only enhances their musical performance but also emphasizes health and injury prevention. Graduates have successfully recovered from injuries and resumed their teaching and performing careers, often sharing their success at international conferences and festivals. The program's health leadership component allows students to make a broader impact in musicians' wellness globally, making it ideal for those looking to combine artistry with health sciences.

Specialisation

The program offers a concentration in injury-preventive keyboard technique, which is integral to both the degree and the certificate. This specialized focus combines performance, pedagogy, and health, specifically addressing injury rehabilitation and prevention among pianists and organists. The approach is interdisciplinary, relying on neuromuscular science and biomechanics to ensure students can recover from injuries and continue their careers with improved techniques.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

Living cost

Degree requirements

To complete the Master of Music degree, applicants must submit a completed application, recommendation forms, an artistic statement, official transcripts, a background check, a release form, a pre-screening video, and participate in a live or virtual audition as outlined in the graduate catalog.

English language test

IELTS

6.5

PTE

TOEFL

DUOLINGO

Career prospects

Graduates of this program are equipped to perform and teach using injury-preventive techniques, often able to resume or advance their careers after injury recovery. The program also prepares students to participate in health leadership roles by presenting at conferences and serving as educators and interpreters in international injury-preventive piano technique initiatives.

FAQs

How do I learn more about the program?

You can join the upcoming virtual information sessions scheduled for March 2 and March 23, 2024, or explore additional information through the graduate application, catalog, or request more details.

What are the key health benefits of this program?

The program emphasizes injury rehabilitation and prevention for keyboard musicians through science-based neuromuscular retraining, biomechanical principles, and neuropedagogical approaches, helping many students recover and prolong their careers.