Sample Curriculum
Artist Diploma in Performance
27 minimum credit hours
Courses
Seminar in Musical Interpretation
Applied Lessons
Ensembles/Chamber Music
Electives
Credit Hours
9
12*
6**
Optional***
Other Requirements
- Candidates must perform three (3) juried, full-length solo recitals.
- Candidates must participate in ensemble/chamber music activities as
determined by the specific department of enrollment.
- Candidates must participate in the Lamont Honors Competitions (concerto
and chamber music) at least once during enrollment in the program.
- Candidates must attend the three (3) scheduled all-school convocations
during each quarter of study.
Note: Those candidates admitted to the Artist Diploma program who have not previously entered
international competitions are strongly encouraged to do so in at least one such competition while
attending the Lamont School of Music. Lamont will make every effort to help candidates find sources
of funding to provide the necessary support for these ventures.
*Candidates will enroll for 2 credit hours per quarter for each quarter of study
**These are minimum hours required. Candidates will enroll for at least one (1) credit hour per
quarter for each quarter of study and participate in at least two (2) ensembles per quarter of study.
***Candidates may enroll in music or academic electives of their choosing with previous approval
from the Artist Diploma Program Director.
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 an Artist
Diploma 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 8credit 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.