May 09, 2026  
[PRELIMINARY] Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
[PRELIMINARY] Course Catalog 2026-2027

Artist Diploma in Performance: Viola Concentration


The performance major: viola concentration consists of a minimum of 40 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 artist diploma.


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Summary of Requirements


Course Requirements

Non-Course Requirements

Note(s) on Requirements


  • 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:

Detailed Concentration Requirements


Artist Diploma in Performance: Viola Concentration Non-Course Requirements


Committee Examination Requirement


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Artist Diploma Committee Examination

  • Administered at the end of the second semester of the program.
  • Consists of
First Solo Recital

  • Administered in the first or second semester of the program.
  • Consists of
Second Solo Recital

  • Administered in any of the four semesters of the program.
  • Consists of