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Artist Diploma in Music Performance  Certificate

This one-year program is designed for the artistic refinement of highly advanced performers.

Overview

What is Artist Diploma in Music Performance at WVU like?

Description

The Artist Diploma in Music Performance is a one-year graduate certificate designed for the artistic refinement of highly advanced performers.

With an emphasis on applied and ensemble study, the program offers a uniquely focused opportunity to further develop both professionalism and artistry in musicians gifted with the ability and motivation to succeed in the contemporary world.

All international students whose first language is not English must achieve a TOEFL Internet-Based of 79, TOEFL Paper-Based of 550, or IELTS of 6.5 to be admitted into this program.

Students who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in Music are eligible to apply. Applicants are evaluated for admission on the basis of transcripts and audition before a faculty committee.

To apply, go to the Master of Music application and follow the instructions.

Application Deadlines

Each graduate program sets their own terms of admission and application deadlines. Applicants can only apply for admission for the terms displayed below. Any questions regarding the application deadline should be directed to the graduate program representative.

Fall: March 1
Spring: January 1

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Artist Diploma in Music Performance at WVU?

University Requirements

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelors degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

WVU operates decentralized admissions. Decentralized admissions allows each graduate program to set its own application requirements in addition to the University requirements.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Artist Diploma in Music Performance graduate program an applicant must submit the following documentation:

  • Audition
  • Résumé /CV
  • Statement of Purpose

Additional application considerations:

  • An audition is required for admittance. Please contact the School of Music at music@mail.wvu.edu to receive further information about the audition process, including audition dates, scheduling an audition and requirements. Please also contact the School of Music for additional application requirements, which include letters of recommendation and a repertoire list.

Applications that are incomplete or are submitted after the deadline may be reviewed if openings remain.

International applicants must also submit required documents for international applicants.

Program Contact

If you have any questions about this graduate program, please contact Michael Vercelli at michael.vercelli@mail.wvu.edu.

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