Artist Diploma Artist Diploma
Overview
What to expect
Small class sizes, a closely knit community, and ample opportunities for collaboration across years highlight the program. Students become creative, entrepreneurial performers who respect and understand the traditions of music while embracing future directions.
Why it stands out
Students receive individualized attention from internationally renowned faculty with wide experience as educators, performers, entrepreneurs, and researchers. The program provides multiple performance experiences in solo, chamber, ensemble, and orchestral settings on and off campus.
Who it's for
Thoughtful, creative musicians with a clearly defined talent in performance and a potential for future musical growth are the ideal participants in this three-year diploma. This diploma is also ideal for students who have already completed an undergraduate degree in another discipline and wish to focus solely on music studies.
The Artist Diploma Program is not available to students completing, or who have received, a Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Music in Performance degree from the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto.
Outcomes
Opportunities for study
Students engage in private applied learning, participate in masterclasses by resident and guest teachers, and benefit from a wide choice of performance electives. They acquire a thorough understanding of performance styles and literature. They have additional options for exploring pedagogy, languages, world music, conducting, performance skills, and the business of music.
Paid professional work both on and off campus is facilitated through our Music Booking Office.
Opportunities after graduation
The Artist Diploma equips students with the strategies and competencies for professional success. Over 80% of graduates spend most of their careers working in music.
Artist Diploma
- Classical Core Courses
- Music Electives
Core Courses
Courses providing individual instruction in the student’s primary performance medium are central to the degree. These are supplemented by studies in ensemble music, music theory, and music history, among other subjects.
The core curriculum of this program is based on the first three years of the Bachelor of Music in Performance but does not include any required Arts & Science courses.
Electives
Students are encouraged to broaden their knowledge by selecting music electives. Credit requirements vary by instrument.
Complete admission requirements can be found at Apply to Diplomas & Certificates.
Complete information on how to apply can be found at Apply to Diplomas & Certificates.
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