Artist Diploma Curriculum

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ARTIST DIPLOMA

The Artist Diploma is the most advanced certificate program offered in the School of Music and Dance. It is reserved for the most highly-gifted and creative performers and composers. Artist Diploma studies provide intensive musical and management training with the intent of each student creating an international career. Pre-formed ensembles are encouraged to apply and may be considered for special paid residency opportunities. All interested applicants should possess a minimum of a Bachelor degree in Music and may have a Masters and/or Doctoral degree. Acceptance into the Artist Diploma program is highly competitive and predicated on the level and quality of performance and achievement. Candidates who live outside of Southern California may audition live or send a DVD with high quality accompanying CD; composers should send a portfolio representative of their finest work. For candidates living in Southern California or any applicant who wishes to be considered for financial support, a live audition/interview is mandatory. For more information please contact: Dr. Marian Liebowitz, Artist Diploma Advisor, liebowit@mail.sdsu.edu or telephone: 619-594-6046.

**"Specialty" Artist Diploma Scholarship Applications**
Solo Piano Residency Announcement and Application (Download)	String Quartet Residency Announcement and Application (Download)	String Soloist Scholarship Announcement and Application: Commencing Fall 08 (Download)

Click Here for "General" Artist Diploma Scholarship Applications

Current Artist Diploma Candidates

The Cecilia String Quartet (USA)

The Joseph Fisch and Joyce Axelrod String Quartet Residency
at San Diego State University in cooperation with the La Jolla Music Society

Winners of the 2005 University of Toronto Felix Galimir Chamber Music Award, the Cecilia String Quartet has received much praise since its inception in October of 2004. Individually, each of its members has extensive performing experience across North and South America, Asia, and Europe. As a group, the Cecilia String Quartet has been applauded for their striking chemistry and absorbing performances.

Joseph Fisch/Joyce Axelrod Piano Residency

Lois Kim, Piano

Victoria Robertson , Mezzo-Soprano

Sua Kim, Piano (Korea)




CURRICULUM

The following is required for acceptance into the Artist Diploma Program:
	An entrance performance examination required of all applicants
	An undergraduate degree in Music from an accredited institution with a GPA of not less than 3.0 in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.
	A review of undergraduate transcripts.
	Theoretical competency exams for Jazz Studies applicants.
	For those applicants whose Bachelor's Degree is not in Music, additional competency exams will be required

Music 515		Professional Orientation for Music Performers (2)	2 units

Music 516		Performance Practice Forum (1)	2 units

Music 569-589		Performance Ensemble (1-2) (selected with the advice of the advisor)	4 units

Music 651		Advance Performance Studies	8 units

End of First year Qualifying Recital			N/A

Music 767		Graduate Recital (60 min. of music, 15 min. intermission) (Recital Repertoire to be approved by area coordinator, up to 1/2 may be chamber music)	3 units

Music 798		Special Topics (selected with the advice of the advisor)	1 unit

Electives:		(selected with the advice of the advisor)	4 units
To be chosen from:
	M507	Composition Lab (1)
	M541	Performance Studies Pedagogy (3) (voice and piano only)
	M542	Performance studies Laboratory (2) (voice and piano only)
	M543	Diction (1) (for voice students only)
	M554	Music Literature (2) maximum 4 units
	M566A	Jazz Arranging & Comp (2) (for Jazz Studies students only)
	M566B	Jazz Arranging & Comp (2) (for Jazz Studies students only)
	M590	Advanced Practicum in Music (3) contingent upon the qualifications of the student
	M766	Graduate Lecture Recital (3)
	M798	Special Topics (1) up to three additional units (selected with the advice of the advisor)
		TOTAL	24 Units

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