Performance Diploma
Admission Requirements
An Audition.
Applicants must audition in person unless their place of residence
is over 300 miles from Boston. Self-prepared recordings may
also be accepted and should be mailed to the School of Music
by January 15. Faculty of the School also hear auditions in
other cities.
Please contact the School of Music for these locations, which change each year.
The Performance Diploma is a non-degree program for the specialized training of performers of orchestral instruments and piano who seek to continue their musical training beyond the MusM level, with emphasis on orchestral and chamber music repertoire. The program focuses on the practical aspects of musical training: private instruction, musicianship skills, performance, participation in musical organizations and in chamber ensembles.
Program of Study
Candidates are required to spend two years in residence, to pursue private instruction (four semesters) in their performance field, and to participate in chamber music and large ensembles (four semesters each). Candidates will present a minimum of two recitals, or the equivalent, while in residence.