Instrumental and Vocal Lessons
HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The High School Certificate Program is an intensive program for advanced tenth through twelfth graders. Admission is by audition. The Certificate Program offers a rigorous and comprehensive music education for serious high school music students, which includes individual instruction, musicianship training, repertoire classes, large and small ensemble experiences, and performance. Our experienced and dedicated faculty motivate and guide students to develop their unique musical voice and to become active participants in their musical heritage. Students receive the High School Certificate upon completion of all program requirements.
Certificate students perform community outreach through musical performances at Diller-Quaile's partner organizations, enriching the lives of young children through older adults. Performance highlights have included a concert of opera excerpts with the Diller-Quaile Orchestra and Certificate voice student soloists. A special concert featuring Certificate students is planned and organized by the senior class each year. Master classes and performance seminars with faculty and guest artists provide enriching learning opportunities, as students prepare for annual jury exams and solo Senior Recitals.
To inquire further about the High School Certificate Program, please contact the Instrumental and Vocal Department Admissions & Concerts Coordinator at 212-369-1484, extension 26, or lessons@diller-quaile.org.
AUDITION DATES FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR
Friday, June 8, 2012
Saturday, June 9, 2012
September 2012 Dates to be Announced
All prospective students who wish to enroll in the Certificate Program must audition on their instrument and take a musicianship placement test. Students enter the program in the tenth grade, with auditions held in the spring of ninth grade or fall of tenth grade. Students should select repertoire that demonstrates their level of musical and technical proficiency. The School will provide an accompanist for singers. All other students who wish to play with accompaniment must provide their own pianist. The decision of the adjudicators is final.
The Audition:
- Two contrasting pieces or movements. For voice students, one selection must be in English.
- Two major and two minor scales and arpeggios in two octaves (woodwinds), three octaves (strings), or four octaves (piano).
- All applicants will be asked to sight read at the audition.
- All applicants are required to take a musicianship placement exam (theory, dictation, and sight singing).