Artist Diploma students compete nationally and internationally, perform and audition for major orchestras and pursue professional performing careers.
The Artist Diploma is intended for exceptional performers or ensembles who hold a master’s degree, conservatory equivalent or professional credentials with appropriate credits in music history and theory.
Career goals of applicants to the Artist Diploma program include entering major competitions, auditioning for major orchestras or pursuing a professional performing career.
The Artist Diploma is available in the applied areas of piano (including collaborative piano), violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, harp, guitar, string quartet (or other chamber ensembles) and conducting. Artist Diploma is not available in voice.