Feb 01, 2026  
[DRAFT] Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
[DRAFT] Course Catalog 2026-2027 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Artist Diploma in Performance: Cello Concentration


The performance major: cello concentration consists of a minimum of 40 credits, 1 committee examination, and 2 solo recitals.

Note: No credit with a grade of B- or lower may be counted toward the requirements of the artist diploma.


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Summary of Requirements


Course Requirements

Non-Course Requirements

Detailed Requirements


Artist Diploma in Performance: Cello Concentration Course Requirement(s)


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  • Artist Diploma students may not register for course work in addition to those courses listed above without permission from the Office of the Associate Deans of the Conservatory. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 for non-native English-speaking students may be required for enrollment in additional courses.
  • For APST 600 , students are assigned by the principal private study teacher to various performing groups in consultation with the conductors or supervisors of these groups.
    • Note: Artist Diploma students studying orchestral instruments must participate in the Large Ensemble program (Oberlin Orchestra, Oberlin Chamber Orchestra, Oberlin Sinfonietta, Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble) every semester in residence as assigned.

Recommended Course Distribution


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The recommended course distribution per semester is:

Artist Diploma in Performance: Cello Concentration Non-Course Requirement(s)


Artist Diploma Committee Examination Requirement


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The artist diploma committee examination

  • is to be undertaken at the conclusion of the first year and
  • consists of

Solo Recital Requirement


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The first solo recital

  • is to be undertaken during the first year and
  • consists of

The second solo recital

  • may be undertaken in any of the four semesters of enrollment; and
  • consists of