Sample Curriculum
Artist Diploma in Conducting (Choral)
27 Minimum Credit Hours
Courses
Credit hours
Seminar in Musical Interpretation
9
Applied Lessons
12*
Extra-Musical Roles of the Music Director
6**
Electives
Optional***
Other Requirements
-Candidates will be enrolled in the Artist Diploma program for two years.
-Candidates will make 4 concert appearances with the Lamont Chorale, which will
be evaluated.
-Candidates will successfully perform one full-length conducting recital while
enrolled in the program.
-Candidates must attend the three (3) schedule all-school convocations during each
quarter of study.
*Candidates will enroll for 2 credit-hours per quarter for each quarter of study.
**Candidates will enroll for 1 credit-hour per quarter for each quarter of study.
***Candidates may enroll in music or academic electives of their choosing with previous approval
from 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.