Artist Diploma in Music - Clarinet Performance

Rice University

The Artist Diploma in Music, a two-year post-master's degree program, is intended for musicians who possess both extraordinary musical talent and the potential to flourish in today’s highly competitive musical world. Specialized courses prepare musicians aiming towards a career focused on performance at the highest levels. A unique feature of the Artist Diploma is the master teacher committee. Each student receives instruction not only from a principal teacher, but also from two or three additional faculty members who present the student with feedback from multiple professional perspectives. Program Learning Outcomes for the Artist DiplomaUpon completing the Artist Diploma, students will be able to:Demonstrate the technical mastery and musical expertise requisite to having a significant professional career in their chosen area of performance.Master intellectually the stylistic differences when performing music of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, modern and contemporary eras and be able to apply them in performance.Accumulate a significantly expanded and diverse list of repertoire.Be equipped with multiple extra-musical career skills.

Shepherd School of Music