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 with the following requirements:

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

The Artist Diploma in Percussion, Winds, Voice, or Strings 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 professional 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 Coordinator of Graduate Studies in the School of Music.

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, voice, or strings requires 24 hours total.

Applied Performance Lessons 16

Required:

*12 hours minimum in course

Optional:

Recitals 2

Required:

Chamber Music: 2

Appropriate courses determined by student's applied music area and Advisor; specific ensemble assignment determined upon admission.

Electives 2

* 1 hour maximum in course

Large Ensembles 2

*1 hour maximum in course for Winds/Percussion

**2 hours required in course for Strings