Artist Diploma (Post-Baccalaureate)

The Artist Diploma is a three-year program for the most advanced and gifted performers in piano and strings, 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.

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 piano and strings requires 33 hours total.

Studio Performance Lessons: 26

Required:

MUSP 50210

Artist Diploma Lessons

1-6

Recitals 4

MUSP 50961	Artist Diploma Recital I	1
MUSP 50971	Artist Diploma Recital II	1
MUSP 50981	Artist Diploma Recital III	1
MUSP 50991	Artist Diploma Recital IV	1

Chamber Music/Ensemble/Collaborative Piano: 3

MUSI	Ensemble
MUSI 60080	Chamber Music	0.5
MUSI 51081	Artist Diploma Post-Baccalaureate Collaborative Piano	1

MUSI 60080/ MUSI 600X0/ MUSI 51081-Appropriate course determined by student's applied music area and Advisor; specific ensemble assignment determined upon admission.