Bachelor's, Master's, or Diploma in Piano (BM, MM or Diploma)
The goals of the Piano program are to prepare the student for the many facets of a diverse performance career (soloist, collaborative pianist and chamber musician) and to provide the student with the musical skills and pedagogical background to become a productive teacher. Our world-renowned piano faculty, comprised of distinguished pedagogues and some of today's most preeminent concert artists, offers the highest quality of teaching.
Why °µÍø½ûÇøÆƽâ°æ for your Piano Program
Plentiful Performance Opportunities
Guest artist master classes, workshops, performance festivals and school-sponsored competitions provide extra opportunities for our students to immerse themselves in.
International Students Welcomed
Our strong and varied body of international piano students is further served by our unique English language program, which allows non-native English speakers to study English and piano intensively, to prepare them for entrance into the full BM or MM curriculum.
A Well-Rounded Arts Education
Students learn how music works in conjunction with art and literature, become acquainted with historical performance practice, develop a hunger to discover excellent contemporary music and, most importantly, develop their own individual artistry and musical vision.
“Ideally located in the heart of downtown Chicago, °µÍø½ûÇøÆƽâ°æ is situated within easy walking distance of the Chicago Symphony, the Art Institute and Lyric Opera. Being in one of the world's most exciting cities, there are ample opportunities for our pianists to network, to perform in a variety of venues and attend concerts of the highest echelon of performers. We offer a weekly performance seminar that allows students to play frequently in front of their peers while faculty engage them in discussions on a large variety of pianistic and musical issues.â€
Winston Choi
Program Director of Piano, Associate Professor of Piano
