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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 (16-18 hours)

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Artist Diploma Lessons*

1-6

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Orchestral Repertoire Studies

1

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Special Problems

0.5-6

*12 hours minimum of Artist Diploma Lessons are required

Recitals (2 hours)

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Artist Diploma Recital I

1

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Artist Diploma Recital II

1

Large Ensembles (2 hours)

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Wind Symphony*

0.5

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Symphony Orchestra

0.5

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Symphony Orchestra – Strings**

0.5

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Jazz Ensemble

0.5

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Opera Studio

0.5

*1 hour minimum of course is required for Winds/Percussion students

**2 hours minimum of course is required for Strings students

Electives (2-4 hours)

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Orchestral Repertoire Studies

1

course

Advanced Diction English and Italian

1

course

Advanced Diction ¿ German and French

1

course

Slavic Lyric Diction

1

course

Special Problems

0.5-6

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Percussion Ensemble

0.5

course

Chamber Music

0.5

course

Woodwind Ensemble

0.5

course

Yoga for Musicians*

1

course

New Music Ensemble

0.5

course

Brass Ensemble

0.5

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Collegium Musicum

0.5

* 1 hour maximum in course