Admission

Professional Studies Certificate (PS)

The Professional Studies Certificate program is designed for accomplished performers possessing a Master of Music degree, a Postgraduate Diploma, or the equivalent. This one-year full-time program is offered in classical performance and is designed for students who wish to pursue an advanced level of study and prepare for major competitions, auditions, or career entry positions. The program consists of private lessons, ensembles, electives, and a graduation recital for a total of 24 credit hours completed in the academic year.

Artist Diploma

The Artist Diploma is a one-year course of study designed for students whose performance level is of the highest international standards, significantly above the level required of doctoral or Postgraduate Diploma students. Artist Diploma students must be full time (a minimum of 12 credits per semester). The Artist Diploma is available in Classical Piano, Voice, Organ, Guitar, Accompanying, and Orchestral Instruments.

Programs Offered

Classical Majors:
Bass
Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Composition
Flute
Horn
Guitar
Harp
Oboe
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Voice

Jazz Arts Majors:
Bass
Guitar
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Vibraphone
Violin
Viola

Orchestral Performance (PS)
Orchestral Bass
Orchestral Bassoon
Orchestral Clarinet
Orchestral Flute
Orchestral Horn
Orchestral Harp
Orchestral Oboe
Orchestral Percussion
Orchestral Trombone (and Bass Trombone)
Orchestral Trumpet
Orchestral Tuba
Orchestral Viola
Orchestral Violin
Orchestral Violincello