General Information

The Performer Diploma and Artist Diploma programs are intended for the outstanding performer. They are designed to concentrate study in appropriate repertoire. Students in the diploma programs have a maximum of four semesters of enrollment within five years from the date of first enrollment. Additional semesters of enrollment within the five-year time limit are possible only through recommendation by the student's performance instructor and approval by the director of graduate studies. No exceptions to the five-year time limit will be considered. Performer Diploma students may seek entrance to the Artist Diploma program. Diploma students must be enrolled in at least 9 credit hours in any one semester of residence (4 credit hours in the summer). Students in the Artist Diploma and Performer Diploma programs must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher to graduate. Students in each program must receive a grade of C or higher in each course that is to count under the heading "Music Courses."

The diploma programs are administered by the director of graduate studies, who monitors the progress of the students. No transfer of credit is accepted toward the requirements of any diploma program. Aside from recital requirements, the two programs share a common course of study listed below. Diploma students are subject to all rules and regulations of the School of Music.

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Performer Diploma

Admission
A music performance audition evaluated by a regular departmental faculty committee as equivalent to a high Master of Music graduation level is required. If admission to the program is by tape, a live audition must be successfully completed before registration for a subsequent semester of enrollment. If changing from a degree program at Indiana University to the diploma program, a recommendation from the student's teacher must be made to the departmental chairperson before a departmental audition may be scheduled. All international students whose first language is not English must have a paper-based TOEFL score of 460 or computer-based score of 140 to be considered for admission and must reach a paper-based TOEFL score of 510 or a computer-based score of 183 before the diploma can be granted. A candidate must be a high school graduate (U.S.) or the equivalent. Students with conservatory backgrounds are considered to be doing graduate-level work in the Performer Diploma program, although they might, depending on the circumstances, be designated by the university as undergraduates.

Recital
The Performer Diploma program culminates in a recital I611 (0 cr.), which must be approved by a faculty committee according to the hearing procedures for Master of Music recitals. The minimum passing grade for the recital is A-.

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Artist Diploma

Admission
Candidates are admitted conditionally to the Artist Diploma program of the School of Music through the normal audition procedures. To be admitted, students must be at a performance level equivalent to acceptance into a major international competition. Only on recommendation of a department of the School of Music may a student be heard by the Artist Diploma Audition Committee of the School of Music for final approval. This admission hearing must take place in the first semester of residence. All international students whose first language is not English must have a paper-based TOEFL score of 460 or a computer-based score of 140 to be considered for admission and must reach a paper-based TOEFL score of 510 or a computer-based score of 183 before the diploma can be granted. High school-age students may be admitted to the Artist Diploma program. While admission to this program does not require a high school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma, one of these must be acquired before the Artist Diploma can be granted.

Recitals
Instrumentalists
I911 solo recitals (0-0-0 cr., one concerto must be included as one of the solo recitals); I921 Chamber Music recital (0 cr.). The minimum passing grade for all recitals is A-.

Singers
I911 solo recitals (0-0-0-0 cr.) The minimum passing grade for all recitals is A-.

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Course of Study for Diploma Programs

Performance Study
3-8 credit hours each semester. The minimum passing grade for performance study is A-.

Language Study
International Students
Concentrated English language study is required until a paper-based TOEFL score of 510 or a computer-based score of 183 is attained.

Voice Students
Knowledge of French, German, and Italian grammar equivalent to two semesters at the college level with a grade of C or higher in each. Proficiency in diction in each language as demonstrated by examination or by passing an IU School of Music diction course with a grade of C or higher. Students must take all three diction exams in the first semester of enrollment; for any exam not passed, students must either repeat the exam or enroll in the appropriate diction course in the second semester of enrollment.

Instrumental Students Whose First Language Is English
Knowledge of the grammar of one non-English language equivalent to two semesters at the college level with a grade of C or higher in each.

Chamber Music Coaching
F450 Chamber Music Coaching/F550 Graduate Chamber Music Coaching (each semester of enrollment except Summer Session II). Not applicable to voice majors. Harp students: F549 each semester; F550 may be substituted for F549 only with permission of the department chair.

Music Courses
6 credit hours. Courses in music on the undergraduate or graduate level for which the student has the necessary prerequisites, such as music theory, music history, conducting, music education, or opera workshop. Courses selected must be approved by the director of graduate studies.

Major Ensemble
Each semester of registration. Piano Students, X002 Piano Accompanying each semester.

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Performer Diploma in Professional Opera Studies

Admission
A live performance audition evaluated by a regular departmental faculty committee as equivalent to a Master of Music entrance audition at a high level is required. Audition by tape will not be allowed for this program of study. If changing from a degree program at Indiana University to the Performer Diploma in Professional Opera Studies, a recommendation from the student's teacher must be made to the departmental chairperson before a departmental audition may be scheduled. All international students whose first language is not English must have a paper-based TOEFL score of 510 or a computer-based score of 183 to be considered for admission. A Bachelor of Music degree or its demonstrated equivalent is a prerequisite to admission.

Language Proficiencies
Knowledge of French, German, and Italian grammar equivalent to two semesters at the college level with a grade of C or higher in each. Proficiency in diction in each language as demonstrated by examination or by passing an IU School of Music diction course with a grade of C or higher. Students must take all three diction exams in the first semester of enrollment; for any exam not passed, students must either repeat the exam or enroll in the appropriate diction course in the second semester of enrollment.

Performance Study
V900 Voice Lessons (3-3-3-3 cr.); V910 Vocal Coaching (2-2-2-2 cr.); .

Opera Courses
R591 Principles of Acting in Opera (2 cr.); R592 Dramatic Coaching (1 cr.); R581-R582 Advanced Opera Skills I-II (3-3 cr.); R589 Physical Alignment in Singing (2-2 cr.).

Music Courses
3 credit hours, selected from M525 Survey of Opera Literature (3 cr.); or one of M561, M562, M563, M564 History and Literature of Opera I-II-III-IV (3-3-3-3 cr.).

Major Ensemble
X070 Opera Chorus (2-2-2-2 cr.). Students will enroll each semester in Opera Chorus. In semesters during which the student has no opera role, participation in Opera Chorus in two productions is required. In semesters in which the student is assigned any non-chorus role, participation in Opera Chorus in one production is required.

Recital
In lieu of a recital, two opera roles are required, contingent upon audition. R600 Opera Performance (0-0 cr.).

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