通过不断发展表演技巧和整体音乐水平，该学位旨在为毕业生做好表演，教学或博士学习的职业准备，表演机会包括独奏会，每周录音室课程和室内音乐。大多数学生选择参加教育学课程，并有资格在社区音乐计划中任教。该程序由大量精心维护的三角钢琴，数字钢琴实验室，两架大键琴和一架强音钢琴提供支持。每年，杰出的钢琴家都会为MU钢琴学生提供大师班，包括最近的客人Boris Berman，Malcolm Bilson，Anne Epperson，Claude Frank，Peter Frankl，Ian Hobson和Ralph
Through continued development of performance skills and overall musicianship, this degree is designed to prepare the graduate for a career in performance or teaching, or doctoral study.Performance opportunities include recitals, weekly studio class, and chamber music. Most student elect to take courses in pedagogy and qualify to teach in the Community Music Program. The program is supported by a wealth of carefully maintained grand pianos as well as a digital piano lab, two harpsichords and a fortepiano. Annually, distinguished pianists provide masterclasses to MU piano students, including recent guests Boris Berman, Malcolm Bilson, Anne Epperson, Claude Frank, Peter Frankl, Ian Hobson, and Ralph Votapek.