An individualized two-year course of study for classical musicians seeking to hone their craft while developing entrepreneurial career skills necessary to thrive in the 21st century.
The Professional Performance Diploma program is designed for career-focused, accomplished performers possessing a Master of Music degree or the equivalent.
Students enrolled in the Professional Performance Diploma will elevate their musicianship to a professional level 和 learn critical skills in entrepreneurship, freelancing work, 和 other business-related skills. Students enrolled in this program will identify a focus area that complements their major area studies 和 supports the development of their professional, artistic goals. This program gives students the opportunity to deepen 和 exp和 their readiness to enter 和 be leaders within an ever-changing performing arts field by broadening their skill sets 和 access to a variety of performance work. Their coursework will prepare them to engage in repertoire planning that dem和s more diversity in programming, addressing current needs 和 gaps in the professional performing arts world.
The program includes a career-focused seminar followed by three semesters of student selected, career-relevant, core coursework, in addition to private lessons, large ensembles, 选修课, 和 a graduation recital for a total of 55 credit hours completed.
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Professional Performance Diploma Majors (Classical)
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Professional Performance Diploma Majors (Orchestral Performance)
Sample Schedule for Professional Performance Diploma
Total Curriculum Credits: 55
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Major Lessons6 cr
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Professional Performance Diploma Seminar3 cr
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研究生 Electives3 cr
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Large Perf Ensemble (LP1500)1 cr
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Concert 参加ance (CA1000)0 cr
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Major Lessons6 cr
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PPD Core (Career Focus)4 cr
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研究生 Electives3 cr
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Large Perf Ensemble (LP1500)1 cr
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Concert 参加ance (CA1000)0 cr
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陪审团0 cr
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Major Lessons6 cr
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PPD Core (Career Focus)4 cr
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研究生 Electives3 cr
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Large Perf Ensemble (LP1500)1 cr
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Major Lessons6 cr
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PPD Core (Career Focus)4 cr
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研究生 Electives3 cr
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Large Perf Ensemble LP15001 cr
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陪审团0 cr
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Graduation Recital0 cr
Sample Schedule for Professional Performance Diploma (室内乐 Focus)
Total Curriculum Credits: 67
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Major Lessons6 cr
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Professional Performance Diploma Seminar3 cr
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研究生 Electives3 cr
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Large Perf Ensemble (LP1500)1 cr
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Concert 参加ance (CA1000)0 cr
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Major Lessons6 cr
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PPD Core (Career Focus)4 cr
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研究生 Electives3 cr
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Large Perf Ensemble (LP1500)1 cr
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Concert 参加ance (CA1000)0 cr
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陪审团0 cr
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室内乐1 cr
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History of 室内乐 (MH1531)3 cr
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Major Lessons6 cr
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PPD Core (Career Focus)4 cr
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研究生 Electives3 cr
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Large Perf Ensemble (LP1500)1 cr
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室内乐1 cr
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History of 室内乐 (MH 1532)3 cr
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Major Lessons6 cr
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PPD Core (Career Focus)4 cr
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研究生 Electives3 cr
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Large Perf Ensemble LP15001 cr
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陪审团0 cr
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Graduation Recital0 cr
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Adv Practicum in Music Entrepreneuership2 cr
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OR Arts Ambassador1 cr
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室内乐1 cr
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Community Engagement for Musicians1 cr
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