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The Artist Dipoma
The Artist Diploma Program
The Artist Diploma is a non-degree program reserved for the most exceptional and experienced performers, with emphasis on repertoire designed to meet the needs of performers who are preparing and qualified to embark upon a professional career.
The Artist Diploma is a non-degree program reserved for the most exceptional and experienced performers, with emphasis on repertoire designed to meet the needs of performers who are preparing and qualified to embark upon a professional career.
Admission Requirements
Majors are available in all areas of performance. There is no Artist Diploma in composition. Applicants must submit the following with their application:
- Standard evidence of formal training, e.g., certificates and/or diplomas, including transcripts certifying proficiency in all basic areas of musical study
- Evidence of professional performing experience, e.g., programs. Reviews are optional.
- Repertoire list indicating works studied and works performed.
- A 75-minute recital program ready to be performed in its entirety,
- Written recommendations from three outstanding professional musicians familiar with the applicant’s performance ability. An individual may not apply for admission to the Artist Diploma program more than twice.
Entrance to the Artist Diploma program is determined by live audition only in February. All applicants must perform selections from a full recital program for the applied department at the regularly scheduled audition time. Upon the recommendation of the department, the performer(s) will be scheduled for a second audition before a panel of invited outside judges on the final day of February audition week.
Diploma Requirements (AD)
One year of full-time residency is required, with a minimum of two years of study at Peabody expected. The program must be completed within five years. Financial aid is awarded for a maximum of two years. International students in the Artist Diploma program are considered by Immigration and Naturalization Services to be full-time students when enrolled for lessons and recitals. Students enrolled in the program are expected to be active performing members of the Peabody campus community.
The Artist Diploma candidate must present a minimum of four public recitals. For chamber music majors, all recitals must consist of chamber music. In voice, a major opera role may be considered an appropriate substitute for one or more recitals, subject to approval of the major teacher and the departments involved. All AD students are required to play two recitals per year of their residency in the program or to petition the Graduate Committee for an exception.
The Artist Diploma curriculum includes pertinent coursework as determined by the student or as advised by the major teacher in consultation with members of the department and the dean. The program also includes counseling, coursework, and/or independent study projects in various aspects of career development, as directed by the dean, the major teacher, and/or the department.
