Artist Diploma
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be superior performers who have demonstrated potential for a successful performing career.
Completed application for graduate study.
A preliminary audition, DVD, or videocassette (NTSC), by December
1. The faculty invites selected applicants to audition in person
in Boston. In addition, applicants must submit the following:
- A complete repertory listing
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of Intent (a two-page essay describing your career goals and why you are applying)
- A curriculum vitae
Artist Diploma candidates applying to the Voice department must submit a preliminary CD of not less than 30 minutes of music. The song literature should be in English, German, Italian, and French, including one oratorio or operatic aria in the original language in which it was written. Voice concentrators must satisfactorily complete an examination in the application of the International Phonetic Alphabet in English, French, German, and Italian.
Students wishing to transfer from a music degree program with the School of Music to the Artist Diploma Program, or from the Artist Diploma Program to a degree program, are evaluated as new applicants and are required to audition and submit complete applications.
Program of Study
The Artist Diploma is a nondegree program for the specialized training of exceptionally gifted and accomplished performers. The program focuses on the practical aspects of musical training: private instruction, musicianship skills, performance, and participation in musical organizations and chamber ensembles. The Artist Diploma Committee designs individual programs to meet the needs of each student.
Artist Diploma students are required to spend two years in residence at Boston University pursuing private instruction in their performance field during each semester of enrollment. A minimum of three recitals, or the equivalent, are required while in residence.