All requirements for the Certificate Program at each of the four levels are outlined below. Exceptions and waivers must be requested in writing and may be granted only by the Faculty Council. The instrumental repertoire and technique requirements vary by level and department. Please consult with your studio teacher on specific pieces. Required grade on PLE to receive the certificate is a High Pass.
Certificate Requirements
Level I
- Meet vocal repertoire & technique requirements
- Complete 1 year of piano instruction or proficiency placement (2 pieces of comparable difficulty to a song accompaniment)
- Complete Music Theory I
Level II
- Meet vocal repertoire & technique requirements
- Demonstrate piano proficiency (see Level I)
- Complete 1 year of chorus
- Complete Music Theory II
- Complete Lyric Diction
Level III
- Meet vocal repertoire & technique requirements
- Complete 1 year of Early Vocal Training Program at Level III or IV
- Complete one year of Youth Chorale at Level III
- Music Theory III-1
- Vocal Chamber Music or Audition Preparation class
- Demonstrate piano proficiency (see Level I)
Level IV
- Meet vocal repertoire & technique requirements
- Complete 1 year of Early Vocal Training Program at Level III or IV
- Present half or full recital program
- Demonstrate piano proficiency (see Level I)
- Music Theory III-2
- Vocal Chamber Music or Audition Preparation Class
2011-08-12
WANDA LANDOWSKA