Keyboard Studies
About Us
At the Sam Houston State University Piano Area, we are dedicated to fostering students’ artistic and professional growth as pianists and prepare them for diverse careers in music, including performance, education, composition, and music therapy.
We offer a Bachelor of Music degree with a specialization in piano performance, minors in piano for music therapy and composition majors, and a Master of Music degree with specializations in Piano Performance or Collaborative Piano and Chamber Music.
Our student body is rich in diversity, drawing talent not only from across Texas and the United States but also internationally, including students from Brazil, Colombia, Russia, Romania, South Korea, and Mexico. The School of Music, along with Sam Houston State University, provides various scholarship opportunities, including specific awards for piano students, as well as teaching assistantships for graduate students.
With a low student-to-teacher ratio, our students receive individualized guidance from our faculty and are welcomed into a supportive, collaborative musical community within the School of Music—an environment that fosters their growth, artistry, and success.
Undergraduate Degrees for Pianists
Bachelor of Music
- Major in Music
With Specialization: Piano Performance (BM MPP)
Graduate Degrees for Pianists
Master of Music
- Piano Solo
- Piano Collaborative & Chamber Music