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Keyboard

Welcome to the site of Texas Tech's vibrant Keyboard Area. We are proud of our talented students, our distinguished and experienced faculty, and our productive learning environment. We maintain our dedication to the highest standards, yet in an atmosphere of flexibility, collegiality and personal mentoring for each student.

Our keyboard community enjoys a spirit of camaraderie and is enriched by the presence of international students, most recently coming to us from China, Mexico, Korea, Canada, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Russia, Taiwan, Chile and Malaysia. A large percentage of our graduates have found professional placements throughout the U.S. and abroad.

Keyboard study at Texas Tech features bountiful performance opportunities, interaction with illustrious guest presenters, a thriving and active student chapter of Music Teachers National Association, and an annual concerto competition.

Degree Offerings

Undergraduate Admission

Audition Requirements – Undergraduate

Apply Now for the Undergraduate Keyboard Area

LIVE AUDITIONS:

The keyboard faculty highly encourages all prospective students, particularly those interested in receiving scholarship aid or qualifying for graduate assistantships, to travel to Lubbock for a live audition and interview. Official audition dates are Saturday, February 19 and Saturday, March 5, 2022. We can also arrange for live auditions on other days at the request of the applicant.

Note that pre-screening videos are not required but encouraged.

VIDEO AUDITIONS:

The keyboard faculty will accept pre-recorded video auditions. Applicants must add video links to their SalesForce application. Following the faculty's review of application materials, including video auditions, we will extend invitations to applicants to participate in virtual interviews conducted on Zoom.

· To be considered for a live Zoom interview on February 19, 2022, application and video recording must be submitted by February 5.

· To be considered for a live Zoom interview on March 5, application and video recording must be submitted by February 19.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance

· An audition consisting of three memorized compositions from contrasting style periods

· Sightreading assessment**

· Repertoire list

Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance

· An audition consisting of three compositions from contrasting style periods

· Sightreading assessment**

· Repertoire list

Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Composition, or Music Theory with a Principal in Piano; or Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Music with a Principal in Piano

· An audition consisting of two compositions, at least one memorized, from contrasting style periods

· Sightreading assessment**

**The sightreading assessment may be completed at time of audition or before the first semester of enrollment.

Graduate Admission

Audition Requirements – Graduate

Apply Now for the Graduate Keyboard Area

LIVE AUDITIONS:

The keyboard faculty highly encourages all prospective students, particularly those interested in receiving scholarship aid or qualifying for graduate assistantships, to travel to Lubbock for a live audition and interview. Official audition dates are Saturday, February 19 and Saturday, March 5, 2022. We can also arrange for live auditions on other days at the request of the applicant.

Note that pre-screening videos are not required but encouraged.

VIDEO AUDITIONS:

The keyboard faculty will accept pre-recorded video auditions. Applicants must add video links to their SalesForce application. Following the faculty's review of application materials, including video auditions, we will extend invitations to applicants to participate in virtual interviews conducted on Zoom.

· To be considered for a live Zoom interview on February 19, 2022, application and video recording must be submitted by February 5.

· To be considered for a live Zoom interview on March 5, application and video recording must be submitted by February 19.

 

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

(To apply for a graduate assistantship, please see requirements at the bottom of this page.)

Master of Music in Piano Performance

· An audition, approximately 30 minutes in length, consisting of three or more compositions or movements from contrasting style

periods representing major works of the standard performance repertoire

· Sightreading assessment**

· Résumé or curriculum vita

· Repertoire list

Master of Music in Organ Performance

· An audition, approximately 30 minutes in length, consisting of three or more compositions or movements from contrasting style periods representing major works of the standard performance repertoire

· Sightreading assessment**

· Résumé or curriculum vita

· Repertoire list

Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy

· An audition, approximately 20 minutes in length, consisting of 3 or more compositions or movements from contrasting style periods representing major works of the standard performance repertoire

· Statement of teaching philosophy

· Résumé or curriculum vita

Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance

· An audition, approximately 40 minutes in length, consisting of 3 or more compositions or movements from contrasting style periods representing major works of the standard performance repertoire

· Sightreading assessment**

· Résumé or curriculum vita

· Repertoire list

Doctor of Musical Arts in Organ Performance

· An audition, approximately 40 minutes in length, consisting of 3 or more compositions or movements from contrasting style periods representing major works of the standard performance repertoire

· Sightreading assessment**

· Résumé or curriculum vita

· Repertoire list

Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Pedagogy

· An audition, approximately 30 minutes in length, consisting of 3 or more compositions or movements from contrasting style periods representing major works of the standard performance repertoire

· A link to a video recording, at least 20 minutes in length, of recent teaching (one-on-one and/or group piano)

· Statement of teaching philosophy

· Sightreading assessment**

· Résumé or curriculum vita

· Repertoire list

Graduate Certificate in Piano Pedagogy

· An audition consisting of two contrasting works of at least intermediate-level difficulty. Memorization is optional.

· A link to a video recording, at least 20 minutes in length, of recent teaching (one-on-one and/or group piano)

· Résumé or curriculum vitae

Graduate Certificate in Collaborative Piano

· An audition, approximately 20 minutes in length, consisting of solo piano works from contrasting style periods (at least late-intermediate/early advanced level). Memorization is optional.

· A link to a video of any type of collaborative/chamber performances, approximately 20 minutes in length

· Sightreading assessment **

· Résumé or curriculum vita

· Repertoire list (may include both solo/collaborative works)

***Graduate Assistantships in Teaching and/or Accompanying***

· If you intend to apply for a graduate assistantship (MM and DMA applicants only), include in your application a link to a video recording, at least 20 minutes in length, of recent teaching (one-on-one and/or group piano) or collaborative/chamber performance(s).

**The sightreading assessment may be completed at time of audition or before the first semester of enrollment.

Curriculum

News and Events

Please refer to the School of Music Calendar for upcoming events.

Keyboard Area Faculty & Staff

NAME AREA CONTACT

Carla Cash

Carla Davis Cash

Piano Area Chair, Piano Pedagogy, Group Piano carla.d.cash@ttu.edu

Daniel del Pino

Daniel del Pino

Piano, Eva Browning Artist-in-Residence ddelpino@ttu.edu

Ben Haugland

Ben Haugland

Jazz Piano ben.haugland@ttu.edu

sehee jin

Se-Hee Jin

Assistant Professor of Piano  sehee.jin@ttu.edu

Nataliya Sukhina

Nataliya Sukhina 

Piano, Collaborative Piano, Collaborative Area Coordinator nataliya.sukhina@ttu.edu
Susan WassSusan Wass Senior Staff Accompanist susan.wass@ttu.edu
Becca ZeislerBecca Zeisler Senior Staff Accompanist becca.zeisler@ttu.edu