{"id":8634,"date":"2025-11-05T10:34:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T15:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=8634"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:53:14","slug":"artists-diploma","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/artists-diploma\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist\u2019s Diploma"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Artist\u2019s Diploma<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=certificate\">Certificate<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/112519_6545_Artist-Diploma-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/112519_6545_Artist-Diploma-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"violinist playing\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'><br \/>\nMontclair\u2019s Artist&#8217;s Diploma Certificate is a two-year, post-baccalaureate program for musicians looking to advance their performance career. It develops the technique, artistry, and professionalism of gifted musicians.\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve already begun performing or are preparing to launch your career, this 24-credit program helps you develop the technique and artistry needed to succeed in the contemporary music world. The candidate must already have completed a Bachelor\u2019s degree in music.<\/p>\n<p>During the program, you\u2019ll take private lessons, work on solo and chamber music, and perform in full recitals. You\u2019ll get regular feedback from faculty and coaches, helping you refine your skills and grow as a performer. The program also gives you the flexibility to explore areas like music theory, languages, and history, or focus on practical steps to prepare for life as a professional musician.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also gain important career skills, including preparing for auditions, building performance opportunities, and learning how to work effectively with other musicians. You\u2019ll leave ready to present full recitals and pursue careers as a soloist, chamber musician, or collaborative artist.<br \/>\nIf you are looking to build a career in professional performance, then this program is for you.<br \/>\nA student who successfully completes one year of this program and decides not to continue may be eligible to receive a Performer\u2019s Certificate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/register\/grad-inquiry\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=cart\">College of the Arts<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=cali\">John J. Cali School of Music<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=arts-culture-design\">Arts, Culture and Design<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/portal\/graduate-events\">Upcoming Admissions Events<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Music<\/strong>. Credits from previous study may not be substituted or transferred into the Artist\u2019s Diploma program.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants with non-U.S. degrees: Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/international-applicants\/\">international applicants page<\/a> to review U.S. degree equivalency information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Application Checklist<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: Rolling admission.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Online Application<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Submit application<\/a> and $60 non-refundable fee (or waiver if applicable).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transcript<\/strong>: One from each college attended.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Essay\/Statement of Purpose<\/strong>: Please write one integrated essay providing a response to each of the following questions:\n<ul>\n<li>What are your goals for graduate study and your future career?<\/li>\n<li>In what ways do your academic background and your professional experiences provide evidence of your potential for success in the program you selected and in your eventual career? Please give specific examples of relevant coursework and\/or experience.<\/li>\n<li>Is there any further information we should consider in assessing your candidacy?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Auditions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Auditions for Graduate Music Applicants to this program are required<\/strong>. To register for an audition, you must first submit an application to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Once submitted, a link to the audition registration page will be available to you on the checklist in your application portal. Information regarding the audition\/interview requirements, available dates, methods, fees and deadlines can all be found on The Cali School\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/john-j-cali-school-of-music\/apply\/\">Audition Information Page<\/a>. Please be sure to review the audition information thoroughly to ensure you are fully prepared at the time of your audition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/performance-master-of-music\/\" class=\"name\">Performance, Master of Music<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">MM &bull; Master's<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/\">Office of Graduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>Get guidance on every step of the application process, from admission requirements and deadlines to transcripts, test scores and next steps toward enrollment. The Office of Graduate Admissions provides the information and resources needed to put forward a strong application.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:graduate@montclair.edu\">graduate@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-5147\">973-655-5147<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>The Graduate School, 4th Floor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/profilepages\/view_profile.php?username=wittend\"> Graduate Program Coordinator: David Witten<\/a><\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. The program coordinator can explain how the program connects to your academic and professional goals.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:wittend@montclair.edu\">wittend@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-3259\">973-655-3259<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014Montclair State University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. Take the next step today.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/apply-to-montclair-state\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/request-information\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Request Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn on Campus<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Immersive classes, vibrant campus life and hands-on experiences that put you at the center of it all. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality[]=in-person\" class=\"program-sock\">Explore Majors &amp; Minors <\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-life\/\" class=\"program-sock\">The Campus Experience<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn Online<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Montclair Online offers the same nationally recognized faculty, engaging coursework and supportive community as our on-campus classes - designed to fit your life. 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