The goals of the??programme offered by Roosevelt University?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.

The graduate program's objectives are to:

• Develop and refine technical and musical abilities through the study and performance of challenging works from the traditional and modern repertories.

• Provide ongoing solo and ensemble performing experiences; expand the student's knowledge of the family of keyboard instruments and relevant performance practices.

• Introduce principles and methods for teaching adult students, from beginning through advanced levels, including instructional techniques for group piano classes.

• Provide opportunities to investigate musical topics and repertories in academic courses.