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[DRAFT] Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
[DRAFT] Course Catalog 2026-2027 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Performance Diploma in Performance: Voice Concentration


The performance major: voice concentration consists of a minimum of 64 credits, 2 committee examinations, and 1 recital.

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


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Students who seek to pursue the Performance Diploma in Performance with a concentration in voice must have completed two years of voice and language study at the college level or the equivalent.

Detailed Requirements


Performance Diploma in Performance: Voice Concentration Course Requirement(s)


Recommended Course Distribution


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The recommended course distribution per semester is:

  • eight credits of PVST 002  
  • four credits of ensemble elective courses
  • four credits of free elective courses

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: Voice Concentration Non-Course Requirement(s)


First Performance Diploma Committee Examination


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The first Performance Diploma committee examination

  • may be undertaken in either the first or second semester; and
  • consists of 

Second Performance Diploma Committee Examination


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The second Performance Diploma committee examination

  • may be undertaken in either the third or fourth semester; and
  • consists of 

Performance Diploma Recital


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The Performance Diploma recital

  • is typically undertaken in the fourth semester; and
  • consists of