Performance Diploma in Performance: Trumpet Concentration

The performance major: trumpet 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 woodwinds, brass, and percussion division.

Summary of Requirements

Course Requirements

32 Credits of PVST 013 - Principal Private Study - Trumpet
Eight Credits of Large Ensemble Elective Courses
Eight Credits of Ensemble Elective Courses
16 Credits of Free Elective Courses

Non-Course Requirements

Committee Examination Requirement
- First Performance Diploma Committee Examination
- Second Performance Diploma Committee Examination
Performance Requirement
- Performance Diploma Recital

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 013
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: Trumpet 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: Trumpet 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 Requirement

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Performance Diploma Recital

Administered in the fourth semester of the program.
Consists of