Graduate Division
Diploma Programs in Performance
Performer Diploma
Admission
A regular departmental performance audition equivalent to a high Master of Music graduation level is required. If admission to the program is by audio recording, a live audition must be successfully completed before registration for a subsequent semester of enrollment. A candidate must hold a U. S. high school diploma or the equivalent. Students with conservatory backgrounds are considered to be doing graduate-level work in the Performer Diploma program, although they might be designated by the university as undergraduates.
Performance Study
Major-level lessons each semester.
Ensemble
Each semester. Piano Students: X002 Piano Accompanying (2 cr.) each semester.
Chamber Music
- Instrumental students: F450 Chamber Music/F550 Chamber Music (1 cr.) each semester except Summer Session II.
- Harp students: F449 Harp Ensemble/F549 Harp Ensemble (1 cr.) or F450 Chamber Music/F550 Chamber Music (1 cr.) each semester except Summer Session II.
Music Courses
6 credit hours of 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.
Recital
I611 Performer Diploma Recital (0 cr.) approved according to the hearing procedures for Master of Music recitals.