PROFESSIONAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

t he Professional Studies c ertificate program is designed for accomplished performers possessing a master of music degree, a Postgraduate d iploma, or their equivalent. t his one-year program offers study in c ollaborative Piano (with a concentration in either instrumental or vocal music), Brass, c omposition, g uitar, o rchestral Performance, o rgan, Piano, Strings, Voice, or Woodwinds. it is designed for students who wish to pursue instrumental or vocal study on an advanced level and serves to assist them in preparing for major competitions, auditions, or career entry positions. A certificate will be awarded to students who successfully complete this program of private lessons, ensembles as assigned, electives, and a graduation recital totalling at least 24 credit hours for the academic year. All students who are accepted into the program must pursue a full-time course of study of at least 12 credit hours per semester whether they wish to receive the certificate or not. t he program is normally completed in one academic year, but may occasionally be extended. Students must apply by petition for such extensions.

Admission

Requirements for admission to the Professional Studies c ertificate Program include: (1) master’s degree or its equivalent (2) an application, including all supporting academic records and documents (3) an audition for the applicant’s major department (4) e nglish language proficiency assessment if the applicant’s native language is not e nglish.

Audition Requirements

For complete information regarding audition requirements and application information, please contact the o ffice of Admissions.

g raduation Requirements

Graduation Recital and/or Graduation Jury

All students enrolled in the Professional Studies c ertificate Program are required to perform a full recital and/or g raduation Jury in order to successfully complete the requirements for the program. t he repertoire for the recital is determined in consultation with the major teacher and d epartment chair.

based upon those for each individual major.

Professional Performance Diploma

t he Professional Performance d iploma program is designed for career-focused, accomplished performers possessing a master of music degree or the equivalent.

t his two-year program offers study in c ollaborative Piano (with a concentration in either instrumental or vocal music), Brass, g uitar, o rchestral Performance, o rgan, Piano, Strings, Voice, or Woodwinds. Students enrolled in the Professional Performance d iploma will elevate their musicianship to a professional level and learn critical skills in career readiness, freelancing work, and other business-related skills. Students enrolled in this program will identify a focus area that complements their major area studies and supports the development of their professional, artistic goals. t his program gives students the opportunity to deepen and expand their readiness to enter and be leaders within an ever-changing performing arts field by broadening their skill sets and access to a variety of performance work. t heir coursework will prepare them to engage in repertoire planning that demands more diversity in programming, addressing current needs and gaps in the professional performing arts world.

t he program includes a career-focused seminar followed by three semesters of student selected, career-relevant, core coursework, in addition to private lessons, large ensembles, electives, and a graduation recital for a minimum total of 55 credit hours completed.

Admission

Requirements for admission to the Professional Performance d iploma include: (1) master’s degree or its equivalent (2) an application, including all supporting academic records and documents (3) an audition for the applicant’s major department (4) e nglish language proficiency assessment if the applicant’s native language is not e nglish.

Audition Requirements

For complete information regarding audition requirements and application information, please contact the o ffice of Admissions.

g raduation Requirements

Graduation Recital and/or Graduation Jury

All students enrolled in the Professional Performance d iploma are required to perform a full recital and/or g raduation Jury in order to successfully complete the requirements for the program.

t he repertoire for the recital is determined in consultation with the major teacher and d epartment chair.

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE DIPLOMA PROGRAM — COLLABORATIVE PIANO ONLY

** to be identified and selected in consultation with the major advisor. c ourse will be taken in combination to achieve a documented professional goal (i.e. chamber music, startup ensemble, keyboard performance/skills)

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE DIPLOMA PROGRAM — ALL OTHER INSTRUMENTS

** to be identified and selected in consultation with the major advisor. c ourse will be taken in combination to achieve a documented professional goal (i.e. chamber music, startup ensemble, keyboard performance/skills)