Pending SACSCOC approval, effective Spring 2025, the Artist Diploma in Percussion, Winds, or Voice will change to the Artist Diploma in Percussion, Winds, Voice, or Strings:

Artist Diploma (Post-Baccalaureate) in Percussion Winds or Voice

The Artist Diploma in Percussion, Winds or Voice is a two-year program for the most advanced and gifted performers, who, by their performance and credentials, demonstrate that they have serious potential to become concert artists. The program is designed to provide intensive study and performance opportunities under the guidance of master teachers in preparation for a concert career.

An audition for the appropriate applied studio faculty is required. Admission to the program is allowed only upon the recommendation of the appropriate applied studio faculty and the approval of the School of Music director.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to maintain satisfactory academic progress in this program.

Application Deadlines

For full consideration, applicants seeking admission to the Artist Diploma program should complete their application by February 15 to be considered for fall matriculation.

Program Requirements

The Artist Diploma in percussion, winds or voice requires 24 hours total.

Applied Performance Lessons 16-18

Required:

*12 hours minimum in course

Recitals 2

Required:

Chamber Music/Ensemble/Collaborative Piano: 3

course/ MUSI 600X0/ course-Appropriate course determined by student's applied music area and Advisor; specific ensemble assignment determined upon admission.

Electives 2-4

* 1 hour maximum in course

Large Ensembles 2

*1 hour maximum in course for Winds/Percussion