Graduate Diploma
This program consists of two years of full-time study in composition, instrumental performance, or vocal performance. Programs may include repertoire coaching, ensemble, chamber music, and course work as related to the major. Audition standards are higher than those for the Master of Music program, though not as high as for the Artist Diploma. The minimum requirement for entry into this program is a bachelor’s degree, undergraduate diploma, or the equivalent as certified by the Provost.
Students and their academic advisor design a four-semester program of study that is reviewed during registration periods. Students are encouraged to seek additional advice from their studio instructor and department chair.
Students who have graduated from NEC’s master’s degree program may petition to apply one year’s work (12 credits maximum with grades of B or better) from the master’s to the Graduate Diploma program. Students who have graduated from NEC’s Graduate Diploma program and wish to enroll in NEC’s master’s degree program may petition to apply one year’s work (16 credits maximum) from the Graduate Diploma to the master’s program. In such cases, the second program may be completed in one year. If the petition is approved, the promotional is waived; for vocal performance majors the one-year ensemble requirement for the second program is also waived.
Strings: Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Guitar, Harp
Woodwinds: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone
Brass and Percussion: Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion
Keyboard Instruments: Piano, Collaborative Piano
Voice: Vocal Performance
Professional String Quartet Training Program
Professional Piano Trio Training Program