This advanced level course for pianists offers students the opportunity to master the technical, creative, and expressive aspects of the piano. While learning western tonality, historical periods of music, music theory, ensemble playing, and solo repertoire, students also study great pianistic composers of the past and present. Students study composition and performance practices of the masters, including Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and Liszt. This course also reinforces the techniques and skills introduced to Conservatory students through private study. Reading, listening assignments, analysis, and performance projects are incorporated into the curriculum.