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*Please note that there is a very limited number of openings for voice in the Advanced Diploma program.

Sample Course Schedule (ACMP)

Advanced Certificate in Music Performance (pre-master’s; 15 or 30 credits)

(SED program codes: 36848 [15 credits] and 36849 [30 credits]; HEGIS 1004)

Year 1 (15 credits)

Fall (7–8 credits):
  • Advanced Performance I (3 credits)
  • Repertory (1 credit)
  • Large Ensemble (1 credit: Wind Ensemble, Orchestra or Opera Workshop, as assigned)
  • Small Mnsemble (1 credit: Chamber Music or Con Tempo)
  • Elective MUSC 7000-level credits (1–2 credits; e.g., one or two other small ensembles)
Spring (7–8 credits):
  • Advanced Performance II (3 credits with public recital)
  • Repertory (1 credit)
  • Large Ensemble (1 credit: Wind Ensemble, Orchestra or Opera Workshop, as assigned)
  • Small Ensemble (1 credit: Chamber Music or Con Tempo)
  • Elective MUSC 7000-level credits (1–2 credits; e.g., one or two other small ensembles)

Year 2 (15 credits)

Fall (7–8 credits)
  • Advanced Performance III (3 credits)
  • Repertory (1 credit)
  • Large Ensemble (1 credit: Wind Ensemble, Orchestra or Opera Workshop, as assigned)
  • Small Ensemble (1 credit: Chamber Music or Con Tempo)
  • Elective MUSC 7000-level credits (1–2 credits; e.g., one or two other small ensembles)
 Spring (7–8 credits):
  • Advanced Performance IV (3 credits with public recital)
  • Repertory (1 credit)
  • Large Ensemble (1 credit: Wind Ensemble, Orchestra or Opera Workshop, as assigned)
  • Small Ensemble (1 credit: Chamber Music or Con Tempo)
  • Elective MUSC 7000-level credits (1–2 credit; e.g., one or two other small ensembles)

Sample Course Schedule (ADMP)

Advanced Diploma in Music Performance (post-master’s studies; 15 or 30 credits)

(SED program codes: 36846 [15 credits] and 36847 [30 credits]; HEGIS 1004)

Year 1 (15 credits)

Fall (7–8 credits):
  • Distinguished Performance I (3 credits)
  • Repertory (1 credit)
  • Large Ensemble (1 credit: Wind Ensemble, Orchestra or Opera Workshop, as assigned)
  • Small Ensemble (1 credit: Chamber Music or Con Tempo)
  • Eelective MUSC 7000-level credits (1–2 credits; e.g., one or two other small ensembles)
Spring (7–8 credits):
  • Distinguished Performance II (3 credit with public recital)
  • Repertory (1 credit)
  • Large Ensemble (1 credit: Wind Ensemble, Orchestra or Opera Workshop, as assigned)
  • Small Ensemble (1 credit: Chamber Music or Con Tempo)
  • Elective MUSC 7000-level credits (1–2 credits; e.g., one or two other small ensembles)

Year 2 (15 credits)

Fall (7–8 credits):
  • Distinguished Performance III (3 credit)
  • Repertory (1 credit)
  • Large Ensemble (1 credit: Wind Ensemble, Orchestra or Opera Workshop, as assigned)
  • Small Ensemble (1 credit: Chamber Music or Con Tempo)
  • Elective MUSC 7000-level credits (1–2 credits; e.g., one or two other small ensembles)
Spring (7–8 credits):
  • Distinguished Performance IV (3 credit with public recital)
  • Repertory (1 credit)
  • Large Ensemble (1 credit: Wind Ensemble, Orchestra or Opera Workshop, as assigned)
  • Small Ensemble (1 credit: Chamber Music or Con Tempo)
  • Elective MUSC 7000-level credits (1–2 credits; e.g., one or two other small ensembles)

The course descriptions for these programs appear below:

A. Advanced Certificate in Music Performance (pre-master’s courses)

MUSC 6791X Advanced Performance I
30 hours lecture; 15 hours recitation, at least 120 hours independent work; 3 credits.
Advanced level of private performance study of the student’s major instrument or voice. Conservatory-approved performance jury required as final examination.
Prerequisite: Conservatory-approved audition and acceptance into the Advanced Certificate program in Music Performance.

MUSC 6792X Advanced Performance II
30 hours lecture; 15 hours recitation, at least 120 hours independent work; 3 credits.
Continuation of MUSC 6791. Students must continue in voice or instrument studied in MUSC 6791. Conservatory-approved recital required as final examination.
Prerequisite: MUSC 6791.

MUSC 6793X Advanced Performance III
30 hours lecture; 15 hours recitation, at least 120 hours independent work; 3 credits.
Continuation of MUSC 6792. Students must continue in voice or instrument studied in MUSC 6792. Conservatory-approved performance jury required as final examination.
Prerequisite: MUSC 6792.

MUSC 6794X Advanced Performance IV
30 hours lecture; 15 hours recitation, at least 120 hours independent work; 3 credits.
Continuation of MUSC 6793. Students must continue in voice or instrument studied in MUSC 6793. Conservatory-approved recital required as final examination.
Prerequisite: MUSC 6793.

MUSC 6813X Repertory for Major Instrument or Voice
30 hours lecture; 1 credit
Study of orchestral, chamber, and solo repertoire for one’s major instrument or voice. Students will be expected to speak and write about the works they perform. May be taken each semester the student is enrolled.
Prerequisite: Conservatory-approved audition and acceptance into the Advanced Certificate program in Music Performance.

+ Plus EXISTING 7000-level courses for required and elective ensembles.

B. Advanced Diploma in Music Performance (post-master’s courses)

MUSC 7795X Distinguished Performance I
30 hours lecture; 15 hours recitation, at least 120 hours independent work; 3 credits.
Private performance study of the student’s major instrument or voice at an exceptionally advanced level. Conservatory-approved performance jury required as final examination.
Prerequisite: Completed master’s degree in music, a Conservatory-approved audition and acceptance into the Advanced Diploma program in Music Performance.

MUSC 7796X Distinguished Performance II
30 hours lecture; 15 hours recitation, at least 120 hours independent work; 3 credits.
Continuation of MUSC 7795. Students must continue in voice or instrument studied in MUSC 6791. Conservatory-approved recital required as final examination.
Prerequisite: MUSC 7795.

MUSC 7797X Distinguished Performance III
30 hours lecture; 15 hours recitation, at least 120 hours independent work; 3 credits.
Continuation of MUSC 7796. Students must continue in voice or instrument studied in MUSC 6792. Conservatory-approved performance jury required as final examination.
Prerequisite: MUSC 7796.

MUSC 7798X Distinguished Performance IV
30 hours lecture; 15 hours recitation, at least 120 hours independent work; 3 credits.
Continuation of MUSC 7797. Students must continue in voice or instrument studied in MUSC 6793. Conservatory-approved recital required as final examination.
Prerequisite: MUSC 7797.

+ Plus EXISTING 7000-level courses for required and elective ensembles.

MUSC 7813X Repertory for Major Instrument or Voice
30 hours lecture; 1 credit
Study of orchestral, chamber, and solo repertoire for one’s major instrument or voice. Students will be expected to speak and write about the works they perform. May be taken each semester the student is enrolled.
Prerequisite: Conservatory-approved audition and acceptance into the Advanced Diploma program in Music Performance.