May 03, 2026  
[PRELIMINARY] Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
[PRELIMINARY] Course Catalog 2026-2027

Performance Diploma in Performance: Cello Concentration


The performance major: cello concentration consists of a minimum of 64 credits, a committee examination requirement, and a performance requirement.

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


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Summary of Requirements


Course Requirements

Non-Course Requirements

Note(s) on Requirements


  • Performance Diploma students studying orchestral instruments must participate in the large ensemble program every semester in residence as assigned.

Recommended Course Distribution


The recommended course distribution per semester is:

  • eight credits of PVST 006  
  • two credits of large ensemble elective courses
  • two credits of ensemble elective courses
  • four credits of free elective courses

Detailed Concentration Requirements


Performance Diploma in Performance: Cello Concentration Course Lists


Large Ensemble Elective Courses


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Note: Performance Diploma students studying orchestral instruments must participate in the large ensemble program every semester in residence as assigned.

Ensemble Elective Courses


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Free Elective Courses


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Performance Diploma students may enroll in applied studies (APST) courses or English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) courses as free elective courses without special permission. Performance Diploma students who wish to enroll in other courses must have permission from the Office of the Associate Deans of the Conservatory.

Performance Diploma in Performance: Cello Concentration Non-Course Requirements


Committee Examination Requirement


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First Performance Diploma Committee Examination

  • Administered in either the first or second semester of the program.
  • Consists of
Second Performance Diploma Committee Examination

  • Administered in either the third or fourth semester of the program.
  • Consists of 
Performance Diploma Recital

  • Administered in the fourth semester of the program.
  • Consists of