As a piano major, you will study piano for its ability to contribute to the beauty of the world and enrich the human soul. You will receive extensive training in piano, focusing on individual performance. You also will take supportive courses in music to provide you with a broad music background.
Sample Courses: MUPI 420: Private Piano Instruction as Primary Instrument MUS 302: Silent Film Music MUS 155: Piano Sight Reading I
Potential Careers: Music Director Accompanist Piano Studio Owner
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art
111 Ward Hall,
Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Avenue NE,
WASHINGTON,
District Of Columbia,
20064, United States
International students applying to Catholic University must have successfully completed a university preparatory course of study at a secondary school (a minimum of 12 years of primary and secondary school training comprising the equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma).
Acceptable Test Scores
TOEFL - 80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category); 150 Paper; 213 Computer.
IELTS - 6.5 (individual test module scores are also reviewed in addition to the overall score to ensure proficiency)
Duolingo - 105
PTE - 58
Application deadline for Fall semester (Sept. to Dec.): Nov. 1 - Early Action and Early Decision I application deadline; Feb. 1 - Regular Decision and Early Decision II application deadline.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Catholic University is an academically and spiritually driven research university with a diverse student population, based in Washington, D.C., USA
