Artist Diploma Programs

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• Jazz Studies
• Music Performance
• Opera Studies

Applications must be submitted by the stated deadlines. Majors that are not pre-screened are guaranteed an audition. Pre-screened majors are reviewed for audition invitations. All applicants invited to audition must do so live in New York. The Juilliard School does not accept video auditions. Those applicants scheduled for auditions will receive notification approximately one month prior to the audition. Pre-screening results will also be sent at that time. No admissions decisions will be confirmed until all credentials and required documents are on file. All applicants are notified of their acceptance status via the online application or e-mail. Notification will be sent by the Office of Admissions approximately one month after the audition and no later than April 1. You may not apply more than two times to any degree level in the Music Division if you receive unfavorable results.

Statistics and other disclosure information for non-degree diploma programs can be found here.

Jazz Studies

The Artist Diploma in Jazz Studies is a pre-professional performance-based jazz education program for a few highly gifted and experienced performers at the post-graduate level.

In general, successful applicants to the Artist Diploma have already obtained their undergraduate degrees; a Master’s or its equivalent in professional experience is strongly preferred.

Students participate in a two-year customized and tuition-free curriculum that focuses on public performance for a small ensemble of Artist Diploma students.

In addition to school year performances at Juilliard, the Artist Diploma Ensemble is required to participate in outside performances and educational outreach.  A performance based program, the curriculum for the Artist Diploma is by advisement.

A.D. in Jazz Studies Application Checklist:

IMPORTANT NOTE: All deadlines are "RECEIVED BY" deadlines - including application fees, checks, and pre-screening materials.

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Music Performance

The Artist Diploma in Music Performance is a two-year program for the few highly gifted and experienced performers at the post-master’s level who wish to pursue focused studies in their major field leading to specific professional goals. With an emphasis on repertoire, the program is designed to develop both the artistry and professionalism in performers who possess the ability and determination to realize their talent in the contemporary world.

Admissions decisions for Artist Diploma in Music Performance applicants are made by the Artist Diploma Performance Committee. In addition to consideration of the audition results, the Committee carefully reviews the applicant’s Artist Diploma essay and dossier. The statement of artistic and educational objectives for this period of study is a critically important aspect of the review process.

The level of musical competence required for the Artist Diploma in Music Performance is the same as that required for admission to the Doctor of Musical Arts degree program. That competence is determined by the faculty in the same way as it is for admission to the doctoral program. Applicants who wish to be considered for both the Artist Diploma in Music Performance and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree programs may select this option on the online application. The application fee to apply to BOTH programs is $110. One pre-screening recording (if applicable) and audition will be considered for both programs. Applicants must be sure to fulfill ALL of the application requirements for BOTH programs.

A.D. in Music Performance Application Checklist:

IMPORTANT NOTE: All deadlines are "RECEIVED BY" deadlines - including application fees, checks, and pre-screening materials.

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Opera Studies

The Artist Diploma in Opera Studies is a two-year program for the few highly gifted and experienced singers at the post-master's level who wish to pursue focused studies in opera training.

Centered in intensive acting and audition courses with the Director of Opera Studies, the program consists of a personalized schedule of advanced repertoire and language coaching, weekly voice lessons, movement instruction, high-level career consultation, text and character work, and performing opportunities in Juilliard’s main stage productions as well as black-box and concert work.  The city of New York and the Metropolitan and New York City Operas provide an unmatched pool of guest faculty, professional advisement as well as audition and performance opportunities (a certain amount of outside professional work is encouraged).   The Artist Diploma in Opera Studies is a tuition-free program and includes a stipend for the academic year.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old and be able to speak, read, and understand English fluently. In general, successful applicants to Opera Studies have already obtained undergraduate and graduate degrees or their equivalent in education or experience.

The Opera Studies application deadline is November 1, 2011.

Opera Studies is a pre-screened program. All applicants must submit a standard CD or cassette tape post-marked by the application deadline in order to be considered for an invitation to a live audition.

Live Audition Procedures

• First-round auditions will be held December 17, 2011 (all day Saturday).
• Singing callbacks will be on Sunday, December 18 (evening only).
• Final callbacks consisting of individual interviews and coachings will be held on Monday, December 19.
• Called back applicants MUST be available for all portions of the callbacks on December 18 & 19 in order to be considered for admission, without exception.

A.D. in Opera Studies Application Checklist:

IMPORTANT NOTE: All deadlines are "RECEIVED BY" deadlines - including application fees, checks, and pre-screening materials.

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