This post-baccalaureate, non-degree program is intended to prepare highly advanced students for careers as performers in a very specialized program of study. The Graduate Performance Diploma does not in itself qualify students to pursue doctoral study.
- Candidates will demonstrate highly advanced technical skills in her/his primary performing specialty.
- Candidates will demonstrate the ability to read musical notation with great fluency, and to work conceptually with the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, structure, timbre and texture at an advanced and sophisticated level.
- Candidates will demonstrate highly advanced performance skills on a level consistent with professional aspirations.
- Candidates will demonstrate collaborative skills at a professional level.
Courses of Instruction
Enrollment in graduate music courses is open only to music students with Regular Graduate or Special Graduate status. Courses numbered 600 and above are open only to graduate students.
Performance Studies (MPS)
Private Lessons are offered in the following: Piano, Harpsichord, Organ, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Harp and Guitar.
Variable Credit
Two categories of private instruction are available:
- Performance Studies (to satisfy degree requirements for music majors)
- Elective Performance Studies (Requires approval of the appropriate performance area faculty and the Head of the PSOM). Enrollments are limited by available resources. Open to all Converse students.
Consult the appropriate section of the Catalog for lesson fees.
Required courses in Music Performance
Other required studies in Music
Music Electives
Other Requirements
Final Requirements
Graduate Recital