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May 03, 2026
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[PRELIMINARY] Course Catalog 2026-2027
Performance Diploma in Performance: Viola Concentration
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The performance major: viola 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.
 View the catalog page for the strings division.
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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 005
- 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: Viola Concentration Course Lists
Large Ensemble Elective Courses
Return to the summary of requirements. Note: Performance Diploma students studying orchestral instruments must participate in the large ensemble program every semester in residence as assigned. Free Elective Courses
Return to the summary of requirements. 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: Viola Concentration Non-Course Requirements
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
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