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Graduate Artist Diploma in Music Performance

Two-Year Program
Applied Emphasis in Piano, Violin, Viola or Cello

The Graduate Artist Diploma in Music Performance is a unique program open to only a few highly gifted artists who have demonstrated exemplary artistic achievement in their academic/professional career, and is the most advanced course of study in music offered at Park University. This course of study is to prepare the individual for a concert/stage career, or a major appointment in the professional or academic arena.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general rules that are applicable for admission to the Graduate School at Park University, specific admission requirements are:

  • Bachelor of Music or related undergraduate degree from a U. S. institution or an equivalent bachelor's degree from an accredited foreign institution of higher education with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • An audition before the music faculty. In approved situations a recording may be submitted in lieu of a live audition.
  • Each applicant must furnish a complete list of repertoire and recital history at the time of application.


Course Requirements - 24 hours

MU 560 - Applied Music A (6 hrs.)
This course places emphasis on developing repertoire, and is designed to develop both artistry and professionalism. Students will be prepared for major competitions, as well as, auditions for professional appointments in the professional and academic arena.
MU 570 - Applied Music (6 hrs.)
A continuation of MU 560
MU 580 - Applied Music (6 hrs.)
A continuation of MU 570
MU 590 - Applied Music (6 hrs.)
A continuation of MU 580

For more information, contact:

Dr. Robert Pevitts
Executive Director
Youth Conservatory for Music and International Center for Music
robert.pevitts@park.edu

Park University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities.

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