Master of Music in Piano or Organ Performance & Pedagogy

with an Emphasis in Injury-Preventive Technique – Salem College

“… a multifaceted, interdisciplinary, and holistic program designed to educate keyboardists on many levels—biomechanical, pedagogical, and performance. It offers an intense, intellectually stimulating, performance-oriented educational experience that is tailored to the student’s specific needs. No one who goes through this Program can come away unchanged—as a musician, performer, or teacher.”

— Kathleen Shelby, pianist, Maplewood, NJ

What?

This unique master’s degree program focuses on enhancing the performance artistry and increasing the pedagogical skills of each student. As part of the curriculum, students will complete a concentration in injury-preventive keyboard technique. This degree was created in response to a high rate of playing-related injuries among pianists and organists worldwide, often jeopardizing their futures in music. Students in the master’s program will have the opportunity:

• to MAXIMIZE their artistic potential and professional opportunities through intensive study in performance
• to GAIN scientifically informed, research-validated knowledge about injury-preventive technique, risk factors for injury, and the field of performing arts medicine
• to LEARN to teach injury-preventive technique, as well as traditional pedagogical methods
• to RECOVER (if necessary) from playing-related injuries in a supportive
environment while concurrently working on a master’s degree

For more information about becoming a Master of Music Student visit the Salem College website or contact Dr. Barbara Lister-Sink, Director, Graduate Music Program, at barbara.lister-sink@salem.edu