Artist Diploma in Performance, Graduate Certificate

The Artist Diploma in Performance is a highly competitive graduate program and is the terminal performance credential offered at the Lamont School of Music. Designed for highly gifted musicians who are dedicated to pursuing careers as performers, this selective program features a strong emphasis on individual artistry with minimal academic requirements by offering an immersive environment focused entirely on advanced performance training. In this program, you’ll receive intensive one-on-one instruction with our remarkable faculty and benefit from a wide array of performance opportunities. The program provides you with the resources and support needed to refine technique, develop interpretive depth, and cultivate a distinctive artistic voice. Artist Diploma students serve as role models within the Lamont community, often assuming leadership roles within large and small ensembles. Their presence enhances the musical environment and sets a high standard of excellence and professionalism for their peers. Designed for musicians who already possess significant training and performance experience, the Artist Diploma in Performance offers the ideal bridge to a professional performing career.

Bachelors degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.University GPA requirement: The minimum grade point average for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver must meet one of the following criteria:A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the baccalaureate degree.A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.An earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the recognized equivalent from an international institution supersedes the minimum GPA requirement for the baccalaureate.A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework completed for applicants who have not earned a master’s degree or higher.