Offered in: Chicago

The Performance Diploma is a two-year post-baccalaureate certificate program designed for the accomplished instrumentalist who wishes to continue performance studies at an advanced level. The program is open to students majoring in piano and orchestral instruments (string, harp, wind, brass, and percussion). Its objectives are to provide an intensive period of performance study and to allow students to concentrate on repertoires and genres of their choice (solo, solo/orchestral, or chamber music).

All repertory for study and performance is at the discretion of the major teacher. Two full recitals will be given, one at the end of each year in residence.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Please consult the CCPA Admission and Audition Information web page for audition requirements for Strings.

Grade Requirements

• Applied Lessons: B- is the minimum passing grade for applied study (VLN 451 VIOLIN (DIPLOMA), VLA 451 VIOLA (DIPLOMA), or VCEL 451 VIOLONCELLO (DIPLOMA)).
• Recitals: B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 418 SOLO PERFORMANCE.

GPA Requirements

Diploma degree students must maintain a cumulative Roosevelt GPA of 3.0 or higher to be in good academic standing.

Course Requirements (Violin, Viola, And Cello)

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Enrollment in ensembles is contingent upon placement and assignment. All students in the Music Conservatory are required to participate in all ensembles to which they are assigned by the Program Director of Ensembles and Ensemble Coordinators, and in consultation with the Academic Advisors. Students who are assigned or receive permission to enroll as zero-credit participants in any ensemble will receive a grade; they must complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

RECITAL REPERTOIRE

PERF 418 SOLO PERFORMANCE

Strings: 60 minutes of music is required. Three complete works from three different stylistic periods (including one 20th/21st century work) must be performed. Graduate and diploma students may include one chamber work. The recital will be graded by the applied instructor.

JURY REPERTOIRE

Strings: Strings are required to prepare and perform two works for each jury, as outlined below.

Students will perform a solo piece at each jury.

• At one jury a movement from a concerto (including cadenza), preferably with piano accompaniment, will be presented.
• At one jury a sonata or short piece displaying a range of technical/musical style, preferably with piano accompaniment, will be presented.

Students will perform a movement from an unaccompanied work (e.g. Bach, Ysaye, Kodaly, étude) at each jury.

One of the above works must be memorized. No repetition of repertoire from previous juries is allowed.

All violinists are required to perform a movement from a Mozart Concerto in at least one jury during their degree study.

Individual faculty members are encouraged to implement additional requirements for students in their studios. Their students are bound by these requirements.

N.B.: In the semester preceding a degree recital, the student’s applied teacher may opt to have the student present a pre-recital jury. In this case, students must submit with the jury form a copy of their proposed recital program including their accompanist’s name and their applied teacher’s signature. Students will sign up for two consecutive jury slots and must be prepared to perform any piece on the recital program. A student’s recital program cannot be changed between the pre-recital jury and the recital date without consent of the applied teacher and Director of Strings.

Grade Requirements

• Applied Lessons: B- is the minimum passing grade for STB 451 STRING BASS (DIPLOMA).
• Recitals: B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 418 SOLO PERFORMANCE.

GPA Requirements

Diploma degree students must maintain a cumulative Roosevelt GPA of 3.0 or higher to be in good academic standing.

Course Requirements (String Bass)

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Enrollment in ensembles is contingent upon placement and assignment. All students in the Music Conservatory are required to participate in all ensembles to which they are assigned by the Program Director of Ensembles and Ensemble Coordinators, and in consultation with the Academic Advisors. Students who are assigned or receive permission to enroll as zero-credit participants in any ensemble will receive a grade; they must complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

A student must earn at least 30 credit hours at Roosevelt University.

MINIMUM GRADE REQUIREMENTS

Applied Lessons (Strings)
B- is the minimum passing grade for applied study (STB 451 STRING BASS (DIPLOMA)).

Recitals (Strings)
B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 418 SOLO PERFORMANCE.

Juries (Strings)
B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 452 DIPLOMA JURY.

A student must earn a GPA with major subject areas of 3.0.

RECITAL REPERTOIRE

PERF 418 SOLO PERFORMANCE

Strings: 60 minutes of music is required. Three complete works from three different stylistic periods (including one 20th/21st century work) must be performed. Graduate and diploma students may include one chamber work. The recital will be graded by the applied instructor.

JURY REPERTOIRE

PERF 452 DIPLOMA JURY

Strings: Strings are required to prepare and perform two works for each jury, as outlined below.

Students will perform a solo piece at each jury.

• At one jury a movement from a concerto (including cadenza), preferably with piano accompaniment, will be presented.
• At one jury a sonata or short piece displaying a range of technical/musical style, preferably with piano accompaniment, will be presented.

Students will perform a movement from an unaccompanied work (e.g. Bach, Ysaye, Kodaly, étude) at each jury.

One of the above works must be memorized. No repetition of repertoire from previous juries is allowed.

All violinists are required to perform a movement from a Mozart Concerto in at least one jury during their degree study.

Individual faculty members are encouraged to implement additional requirements for students in their studios. Their students are bound by these requirements.

N.B.: In the semester preceding a degree recital, the student’s applied teacher may opt to have the student present a pre-recital jury. In this case, students must submit with the jury form a copy of their proposed recital program including their accompanist’s name and their applied teacher’s signature. Students will sign up for two consecutive jury slots and must be prepared to perform any piece on the recital program. A student’s recital program cannot be changed between the pre-recital jury and the recital date without consent of the applied teacher and Director of Strings.

Grade Requirements

• Applied Lessons: B- is the minimum passing grade for applied study HARP 451 HARP (DIPLOMA).
• Recitals: B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 418 SOLO PERFORMANCE.

GPA Requirements

Diploma degree students must maintain a cumulative Roosevelt GPA of 3.0 or higher to be in good academic standing.

Course Requirements (Harp)

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Enrollment in ensembles is contingent upon placement and assignment. All students in the Music Conservatory are required to participate in all ensembles to which they are assigned by the Program Director of Ensembles and Ensemble Coordinators, and in consultation with the Academic Advisors. Students who are assigned or receive permission to enroll as zero-credit participants in any ensemble will receive a grade; they must complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

RECITAL REPERTOIRE

PERF 418 SOLO PERFORMANCE

Harp: 45 minutes of music is required. Chamber music may be included with the permission of the applied teacher. The recital will be graded by the applied instructor.

JURY REPERTOIRE

Harp: All jury requirements are at the discretion of the applied professor.

This degree map charts a suggested pathway through all of your required courses. It is incumbent upon all students to fully comprehend curricular requirements and course schedules, and while it is feasible to chart an alternate pathway, it is highly recommended that you do so in close consultation with your academic advisor so as to determine a degree path appropriately tailored to your needs.

Degree Map (Violin, Viola, and Cello)

This degree map charts a suggested pathway through all of your required courses. It is incumbent upon all students to fully comprehend curricular requirements and course schedules, and while it is feasible to chart an alternate pathway, it is highly recommended that you do so in close consultation with your academic advisor so as to determine a degree path appropriately tailored to your needs.

Degree Map (String BasS)

This degree map charts a suggested pathway through all of your required courses. It is incumbent upon all students to fully comprehend curricular requirements and course schedules, and while it is feasible to chart an alternate pathway, it is highly recommended that you do so in close consultation with your academic advisor so as to determine a degree path appropriately tailored to your needs.

Degree Map (Harp)