2022-2023 Academic Catalog

Offered in: Chicago

The highly selective two-year post-baccalaureate Orchestral Studies certificate program is open to students majoring in violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, harp, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, or percussion, who are preparing for careers as orchestral musicians. The program possesses the distinctive feature of intensive focus on preparing orchestral repertory and excerpts through an additional half-hour private lesson component and weekly classes devoted specifically to audition preparation.

Professional Diploma students will fulfill the jury and recital requirements for their program area. In addition, each semester, they will present an excerpt jury, performing eight excerpts chosen in consultation with the applied teacher. For further information, consult the program requirements in the Music Conservatory Student Handbook.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for acceptance to the program, students must demonstrate significant familiarity with, and accomplishment in, orchestral excerpts and repertory, in addition to presenting the solo audition requirements for their instrument as published on the CCPA Admission and Audition Information web page.

Grade and Other Requirements

The minimum passing grade in the major applied sequences (Applied Music 451-454, PERF 452 DIPLOMA JURY when required, PERF 411-414, PERF 420 MM ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS JURY, and PERF 418 SOLO PERFORMANCE) is B-.

The minimum passing grade in PERF 405 ORCHESTRAL AUDITION WORKSHOP PREPARATION and PERF 415 Orchestral Audition Workshop is B-.

Large ensemble participation is required every semester in residence. Students may also be assigned to chamber music ensembles.

Requirements

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.

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Trumpet Majors must take TRPT 451 TRUMPET MAJOR and TRPT 452 TRUMPET MAJOR for Year 1. TRPT 453 TRUMPET MAJOR and TRPT 454 TRUMPET MAJOR for Year 2.

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Trombone Majors must take TRBN 451 TROMBONE MAJOR and TRBN 452 TROMBONE MAJOR for Year 1. TRBN 453 TROMBONE MAJOR and TRBN 454 TROMBONE MAJOR for Year 2.

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Tuba Majors must take TUBA 451 TUBA MAJOR and TUBA 452 TUBA MAJOR for Year 1. TUBA 453 TUBA MAJOR and TUBA 454 TUBA MAJOR for Year 2.

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French Horn Majors must take FRHN 451 FRENCH HORN MAJOR and FRHN 452 FRENCH HORN MAJOR for Year 1. FRHN 453 FRENCH HORN MAJOR and FRHN 454 FRENCH HORN MAJOR for Year 2.

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Percussion Majors must take PER 451 PERCUSSION MAJOR and PER 452 PERCUSSION MAJOR for Year 1. PER 453 PERCUSSION MAJOR and PER 454 PERCUSSION MAJOR for Year 2.

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.

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Violin Majors must take VLN 451 VIOLIN MAJOR and VLN 452 VIOLIN MAJOR for Year 1. VLN 453 VIOLIN MAJOR and VLN 454 VIOLIN MAJOR for Year 2.

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Viola  Majors must take VLA 451 VIOLA MAJOR and VLA 452 VIOLA MAJOR for Year 1. VLA 453 VIOLA MAJOR and VLA 454 VIOLA MAJOR for Year 2.

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Violoncello Majors must take VCEL 451 VIOLONCELLO MAJOR and VCEL 452 VIOLONCELLO MAJOR for Year 1. VCEL 453 VIOLONCELLO MAJOR and VCEL 454 VIOLONCELLO MAJOR for Year 2.

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Double Bass Majors must take STB 451 STRING BASS MAJOR and STB 452 STRING BASS MAJOR for Year 1. STB 453 STRING BASS MAJOR and STB 454 STRING BASS MAJOR for Year 2.

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Harp Majors must take HARP 451 HARP MAJOR and HARP 452 HARP MAJOR for Year 1. HARP 453 HARP MAJOR and HARP 454 HARP MAJOR for Year 2.

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.

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Flute Majors must take FLT 451 FLUTE MAJOR and FLT 452 FLUTE MAJOR for Year 1. FLT 453 FLUTE MAJOR and FLT 454 FLUTE MAJOR for Year 2.

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Oboe Majors must take OBOE 451 OBOE MAJOR and OBOE 452 OBOE MAJOR for Year 1. OBOE 453 OBOE MAJOR and OBOE 454 OBOE MAJOR for Year 2.

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Clarinet Majors must take CLAR 451 CLARINET MAJOR and CLAR 452 CLARINET MAJOR for Year 1. CLAR 453 CLARINET MAJOR and CLAR 454 CLARINET MAJOR for Year 2.

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Bassoon Majors must take BSSN 451 BASSOON MAJOR and BSSN 452 BASSOON MAJOR for Year 1. BSSN 453 BASSOON MAJOR and BSSN 454 BASSOON MAJOR for Year 2.