General Program Requirements
Length of Program
Two years, with extension to a third year by petition
Private Instruction
One-and-a-half hours weekly
Chamber Group Instruction
One hour weekly
Practice
Piano, strings: 30 hours weekly
Winds, percussion, voice: 18 hours weekly
Voice and opera: 18 hours weekly, including score and opera role study
Juries
All instruments: every semester in which no significant “solo performance” is held
Solo Performance
Piano, violin: one 60–70 minute APU solo recital annually
String bass: one 60–70 minute solo recital annually, or chamber recital
Winds, percussion: one 60–70 minute APU solo recital annually
Voice and opera: one 60-minute solo recital or one major opera role annually as cast
Chamber Group
Piano, strings, winds, percussion: one group every semester
School of Music Ensemble Participation
Piano: 5–8 hours of accompanying per week
Strings: Symphony, New Music Ensemble, other ensembles, as assigned
Winds, percussion: Symphony, Wind Ensemble, New Music Ensemble, UCO, as assigned
Voice: APU Opera production as cast, other ensembles, as assigned
Competition/Audition
Piano, violin, cello: one major non-APU competition preparation annually
String bass: one non-APU solo recital or compeition or audition annually
Voice and opera: one non-APU competition and/or Young Artist program audition annually
Art Reflection Seminars
Six 2-hour seminars every semester
Jury Examinations:
All Artist Certificate students are required to take 3 units of applied lessons every semester. In addition, every AC student is required to perform a 60–70 minute solo recital, or sing a major role in a full opera by the end of each year. On semesters that you do not have a recital, you must participate in jury examinations. This will be a part of your final grade for your Applied Lessons. Dress code for a jury presentation is generally non-casual attire. Suggested: Men, shirt and tie with dress slacks; women, dresses of appropriate length, or a skirt or black slacks with a dressy blouse. Not acceptable: T-shirts, tennis shoes, Capri pants, blue jeans, or casual dress. If you have questions about the dress code, please discuss them with your individual instructor. Sign-up sheets for jury day/time will be posted by the School of Music a week prior to the last week of the semester. On the day of the jury, bring the appropriate number of jury evaluation forms (one for each person on the panel). These will be available in the School of Music office just prior to juries. Many instructors require copies of music to also be available for each panel member. Check with your individual instructor if this will be necessary for your jury.
Petitions:
A petition process exists for students desiring consideration of an exception to stated university policies, procedures, and regulations. The petition process is initiated in the School of Music office. You will need to complete the Artist Certificate Petition Form (PDF) and submit it to the director of the Artist Certificate program for logging in and tracking in the program. Once all signatures are obtained, the school/department will submit your petition for a final approval by the dean of the School of Music. Once a decision has been made, the director of the Artist Certificate program will notify you whether it was approved or denied.
