This program consists of two years of full-time study in composition, instrumental performance, or vocal performance. Programs may include repertoire coaching, ensemble, chamber music, and coursework as related to the major. Audition standards are higher than those for the Master of Music program, though not as high as for the Artist Diploma. The minimum requirement for entry into this program is a bachelor's degree, undergraduate diploma, or the equivalent.
Students and their academic advisor design a four-semester program of study that is reviewed during registration periods. Students are encouraged to seek additional advice from their studio instructor and department chair.
Students who have graduated from NEC's master's degree program may petition to apply one year's work (12 credits maximum with grades of B or better) from the master's to the Graduate Diploma program. Students who have graduated from NEC's Graduate Diploma program and wish to enroll in NEC's master's degree program may petition to apply one year's work (16 credits maximum) from the Graduate Diploma to the master's program. Except in the case of Collaborative Piano, the second program may be completed in one year.
If the petition is approved, the promotional is waived; for vocal performance majors the one-year ensemble requirement for the second program is also waived.
The Financial Aid package is not guaranteed if the student chooses to complete the second degree in two years rather than one.
| Piano - Graduate Diploma | credits |
|---|---|
| Studio PNO 500 | 16 |
| Piano Performance Seminar PNO 547T-548T | 2 |
| Collaborative Piano* CLPNO 511T | 0 |
| Musicology | 2 |
| Theoretical Studies | 2 |
| Electives Includes 2 credits each from allied and collaborative piano skills | 14 |
| Total Credits | 36 |
| *Students (including those in Intensive English) should register for CLPNO 511T in the first semester; the grade IP will be recorded on the transcript until the 15-hour requirment is filled. | |
Additional Requirements: 1) Promotional at the end of the first year (PNO 595)2) Pre-recital and recital in second year (PNO 699) | |
2010-08-20
FELIX MENDELSSOHN