Sample Curriculum
Certificate in Orchestral Studies
18 Credit Hours
Courses
Credit hours
Applied Lessons on Major Instrument
6 (2/qtr)
Applied Lessons on Orchestral Repertoire
6 (2/qtr)
Orchestra
3 (1/qtr)
Chamber Music
3 (1/qtr)
Other Requirements
-Solo Recital consisting of orchestral audition solo repertoire
-Orchestral Audition Juries in Audition Format (Winter and Spring Quarters)
-Candidates will normally be enrolled in the Orchestral Studies Program for one
year. A candidate may, however, request to remain in school longer with the
stipulation that he/she must enroll in orchestra every quarter during which they are
on campus
-As part of applied lessons and chamber music, candidates will attend weekly
performance and chamber music classes respectively
-Candidates must attend the three (3) scheduled all-school convocations during
each quarter of study.
Note: The student will normally take both their applied lessons on the major instrument and applied
lessons on orchestral excerpts with the same teacher, though special exceptions may be made in
consultation with the Director of the School of Music.
International Students
In order to qualify for an F-1 or J-1 visa, students must enroll in at least eight (8)
credit hours per quarter, with the exception of their final quarter at DU. As a
Certificate candidate, you may be required to register for credit hours and
coursework additional to the minimum requirements of your program in order to
fulfill the 8-credit requirement.
This Sample Curriculum is for prospective students only. Lamont students should reference the
Status Sheets found in the Lamont tab on PioneerWeb for more detailed information.