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Artist Diploma (A.D.) Applicants

Artist Diploma applicants must submit completed admissions and financial aid applications* and all supported materials no later than December 1, 2007, as well as the following requirements:

  • Recording (two copies) of a recital-length (60-70 minutes minimum) performance that demonstrates the fullest range of the applicant’s artistry. Recording should be CD or professional-quality tape. CD's and tapes of substandard recording quality will be rejected. Performances should not be edited. Works may be drawn from the solo and concerto repertoires.
  • Minimum of three letters of recommendation
  • Program proposal. The program proposal should discuss how the A.D. program would assist the applicant in the development of his/her professional solo career. Topics may include the applicant’s reasons for choosing the A.D. program at New England Conservatory, repertoire to be explored as an A.D. candidate, as well as the applicant’s personal plans and professional goals.
  • Copies of appropriate visa documentation (if applicable)

International applicants to the A.D. program do not need to submit TOEFL results.

The Artist Diploma Committee will not review incomplete application packets.

Following committee review, applicants will be notified in late January as to whether they have been selected to audition in person. Those invited for the in-person auditions must submit for committee approval their proposed repertoire (the equivalent of a full recital program). Live audition repertoire may include different pieces than the preliminary audition recording.

Ensembles applying to the Artist Diploma program should contact the Office of Admission for supplementary information.

*Although the A.D. program is tuition free, all students are required to complete and return the NEC Application for Financial Aid. Applicants who are eligible to be considered for additional need-based programs (e.g., loans, grants, work-study) as provided by Federal and State Agencies, must file the FAFSA in addition to the NEC form. Please refer to the Financial Aid sectionor additional information.