Enrollment is open year-round, pending availability, with no rigid semester system to wait on. We are currently offering Artist Diplomas and Performance Certificates in Piano, Violin, Viola, Viola d’Amore (Performance Certificate only), Cello, and Bass. Admission to our programs is highly selective, with faculty guiding the acceptance of students into their respective studios based on auditions and availability. Depending on faculty availability and student demand, certain disciplines may not always be actively offered.
Admission prerequisites are based on the following requirements. For the Artist Diploma, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (preferably masters), a music diploma, or equivalent, as determined by the faculty. A Performance Certificate from Opus Colorado may also be an acceptable prerequisite. The Performance Certificate, applicants must be highly advanced musicians aged 16 or older and/or meet one of the following criteria: already working on professional repertoire, pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or an established professional seeking continuing education.
Applicants must submit a formal audition video that showcases their abilities with clear video quality, high-quality audio, and appropriate lighting. The video should include three contrasting works totaling up to 10 minutes.
For Piano, the audition must include:
For Strings (Violin, Viola, Viola d’Amore), the audition must include:
Applicants must also provide a CV/resume and a letter of recommendation. The admissions process considers solo and ensemble experience, as well as the breadth of repertoire, to evaluate candidates comprehensively.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (preferably masters), a music diploma, or equivalent, as determined by the faculty. A Performance Certificate from Opus Colorado may also be an acceptable prerequisite.
Purpose: To provide personalized instruction and feedback from professional musicians.
How it Works: Students receive weekly one-on-one lessons and video feedback, focusing on improving playing technique, interpretation, and repertoire.
Goal: Enhance students' playing abilities through expert guidance and regular, structured practice.
Purpose: To instill disciplined practice habits and self-accountability.
How it Works: Students track their practice hours and reflect on their progress in a journal. This practice log is essential for developing consistency and identifying areas for improvement.
Goal: Help students develop effective practice routines that lead to steady progress and mastery of their instrument.
Purpose: To showcase students' abilities and prepare them for professional opportunities.
How it Works: The thesis includes a video recording project to demonstrate musical skills and a video essay outlining career goals and a plan to achieve them.
Goal: Provide students with a professional portfolio that can be used for job applications, auditions, and other career opportunities.
Purpose: To improve physical health and performance stamina.
How it Works: Students learn about anatomy, nutrition, and strength training tailored for musicians. They maintain logs of their training, hydration, and dietary habits.
Goal: Enhance physical well-being, allowing musicians to perform at a higher level of precision and practice for longer durations without injury.
Applicants must be highly advanced musicians aged 16 or older and/or meet one of the following criteria: already working on professional repertoire, pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or an established professional seeking continuing education.
Purpose: To provide personalized instruction and feedback from professional musicians.
How it Works: Students receive weekly one-on-one lessons and video feedback, focusing on improving playing technique, interpretation, and repertoire.
Goal: Enhance students' playing abilities through expert guidance and regular, structured practice.
Purpose: To instill disciplined practice habits and self-accountability.
How it Works: Students track their practice hours and reflect on their progress in a journal. This practice log is essential for developing consistency and identifying areas for improvement.
Goal: Help students develop effective practice routines that lead to steady progress and mastery of their instrument.
Purpose: To showcase students' abilities and prepare them for professional opportunities.
How it Works: The thesis includes a video recording project to demonstrate musical skills and a video essay outlining career goals and a plan to achieve them.
Goal: Provide students with a professional portfolio that can be used for job applications, auditions, and other career opportunities.
Purpose: To improve physical health and performance stamina.
How it Works: Students learn about anatomy, nutrition, and strength training tailored for musicians. They maintain logs of their training, hydration, and dietary habits.
Goal: Enhance physical well-being, allowing musicians to perform at a higher level of precision and practice for longer durations without injury.
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