the master of arts in music performance studies - piano is designed to help students build the stylistic awareness and advanced techniques to perform music at concert level. through workshops, masterclasses and one-to-one lessons with specialist tutors, they will hone their abilities as both a solo and ensemble performer, culminating in a public recital at the end of their course. applicants can either choose to take a piano performance pathway or instrumental performance pathway.

graduates will have the opportunity to engage in modules that develop their understanding of performance as a research informed discipline, whilst also having the opportunity to collaborate on creative projects with students from other programs.

the department plays an important role in the university of sheffield's thriving cultural life, and students have frequent opportunities to perform for the university of sheffield concerts, a concert series that hosts varied performances from world-wide professional musicians throughout the year.