The Artist Diploma is a program for the most advanced and gifted young performers who, by their performance and credentials, demonstrate that they have serious potential to become concert artists. The program is designed to provide intensive study and performance opportunities under the guidance of master teachers in preparation for a concert career.

An audition for the piano faculty is required. Admission to the program is allowed only upon the recommendation of the piano faculty and the approval of the the Director of the School of Music.

The Artist Diploma is a three-year program, offered at both the pre-baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate levels. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to maintain satisfactory academic progress in the program.

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This form may be completed and submitted electronically, however, the School of Music must receive the application and the required attachments no later than one week prior to your audition. Return completed form, attachments and $50 application fee to:

Texas Christian University
School of Music/Non Degree Program
TCU Box 297500, Fort Worth, TX 76129
music@tcu.edu

Artist Diploma in Piano (pre-baccalaureate)
Requires 33 hrs. total
Studio Performance Lessons: Upper Division (MUSP 40210) - 26 hrs.
Recitals: MUSP 30991 Recital I, MUSP 40971 Piano Recital, MUSP 40981 Piano Recital, MUSP 40991 Recital II - 4 hrs.
Collaborative Piano: MUSI 21081 - 3 hrs.

Artist Diploma in Piano (post-baccalaureate)
Requires 33 hrs. total
Studio Performance Lessons: Upper Division (MUSP 50210) - 26 hrs.
Recitals: MUSP 50961, MUSP 50971, MUSP 50981, MUSP 50991 - 4 hrs.
Collaborative Piano: MUSI 51081 - 3 hrs.