General Program Requirements

Length of Program

Two years (four semesters)

Solo Performance

• Piano, violin, viola, cello: one 60–70-minute APU solo recital annually
• String bass: one 60–70-minute solo recital annually, or chamber recital
• Winds, brass, percussion: one 60–70-minute APU solo recital annually

Chamber Music Ensemble

• Piano, strings, winds, brass, percussion: one group every semester. Chamber groups receive one hour weekly coaching by faculty.
• Piano: 5-8 hours of accompanying per week as assigned
• Strings: symphony orchestra, studio orchestra, other ensembles as assigned
• Winds, brass, percussion: symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, studio orchestra, other ensembles as assigned

Reflection Seminars

Six 2-hour seminars every semester

Jury Evaluations

All certificate students are to perform a jury at the end of each semester unless a solo recital is performed that semester. Only a full-length solo recital may serve to take the place of a jury.

External Performances

One major non-APU competition or audition annually is expected. Active participation in pre-professional/professional musical opportunities or other outside performances is strongly encouraged.