2022-2023 Academic Catalog

Offered in: Chicago

The Performance Diploma is a two-year post-baccalaureate certificate program designed for the accomplished instrumentalist who wishes to continue performance studies at an advanced level. The program is open to students majoring in piano and orchestral instruments (string, harp, wind, brass, and percussion). Its objectives are to provide an intensive period of performance study and to allow students to concentrate on repertoires and genres of their choice (solo, solo/orchestral, or chamber music).

All repertory for study and performance is at the discretion of the major teacher. Two full recitals will be given, one at the end of each year in residence.

String, wind, brass, and percussion majors must enroll for both large and small ensembles each semester of residence.

Admission requirements

Please consult the CCPA Admission and Audition Information webpage for audition requirements for the performance diploma. 

Grade requirements

The minimum passing grade in Applied Music 451-454, PERF 452 DIPLOMA JURY (when required) and in PERF 418 is B-.

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.

Full-time enrollment requires at least 9 credits for the semester. The minimum number of credits for graduation is 36.

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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.

Full-time enrollment requires at least 9 credits for the semester. The minimum number of credits for graduation is 36.

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.

Full-time enrollment requires at least 9 credits for the semester. The minimum number of credits for graduation is 36.

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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.

Full-time enrollment requires at least 9 credits for the semester. The minimum number of credits for graduation is 36.

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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. 

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Saxophone majors must take SAX 451 and SAX 452 for Year 1. SAX 453 and SAX 454 for Year 2.