Undergraduate Diploma
This program consists of three years of full-time study in instrumental performance, vocal performance, or composition. Students register for studio, repertoire coaching, ensemble, chamber music, and coursework related to their major. Audition standards are higher than those for the Bachelor of Music program.
Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 23-24 and Prior
Studio/Coaching*
Coursework
Ensemble**
Chamber Music
| CHM MUS | Chamber Music | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 0-6 |
Recital
Total Credit Hours: 74
*Piano majors: six semesters of studio, 5 credits each semester. Voice majors: six semesters of studio, 3 credits each semester, plus two semesters of coaching (1 credit each semester) in the third year. All other majors: six semesters of studio, 4 credits each semester.
**Orchestral instrument majors: six semesters for credit. String majors who are part time and registered for studio are required to participate in ensemble. Jazz performance majors: six semesters for credit.
Additional Requirements
- Promotional at the end of the first and second years (195, 295)
- Pre-recital and recital in the third year (399); not required for Composition majors
Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 24-25
Ensemble**
Chamber Music
| CHM MUS | Chamber Music | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 0-6 |
Studio/Coaching*
Recital
Coursework
Total Credit Hours: 74
* Voice majors: six semesters of studio, 4 credits each semester, plus two semesters of coaching (1 credit each semester) in the third year. All other majors: six semesters of studio, 4 credits each semester.
** Orchestral instrument majors: six semesters for credit. String majors who are part time and registered for studio are required to participate in ensemble. Jazz performance majors: six semesters for credit.
Additional Requirements
- Promotional at the end of the first and second years (195, 295)
- Pre-recital and recital in the third year (399); not required for Composition majors