High School Programs

High school instrumental and vocal students will find many exciting programs and ensemble opportunities. Diller-Quaile’s faculty of distinguished performers and experienced educators guide students through the rewards and challenges of music study. Both beginners and advanced players will find an inspiring environment for developing proficiency and confidence in a vibrant and supportive school culture.

 

Enroll in a Comprehensive Program

Meet with a Diller-Quaile Department Head today to customize a comprehensive program of study that meets your goals:

  • Customized Weekly Program of Individual Lessons, Musicianship, Ensembles, and Repertoire Class

  • Solo & Ensemble Performances throughout the year

  • An Opportunity to Prepare for a Solo Senior Recital

  • Accompaniment for String, Voice, Woodwind, and Brass Lessons & Performances

  • Monthly Performance Workshops & Master Classes

  • Planning and Progress Conferences Each Semester

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences

  • Advisement for Summer Program and College Applications

  • College Application Videos and Audition Preparation

Design Your Own Program!

This program takes into consideration the busy lives of NYC high school students. Meet with a DQ Department Head today to design a program that meets your goals.

  • Enroll in Lessons

  • Audition for the Diller-Quaile Orchestra or Youth Opera

  • Plan a comprehensive program to prepare for college-level study

  • Take a workshop. Learn how to improvise. Prepare for an audition. And more.

Audition for the High School Certificate Program

This three-year intensive program is designed for students looking to join a community of like-minded musicians who want to stretch and challenge themselves. A weekly schedule of lessons, musicianship training, repertoire class, and ensembles is complemented by many opportunities for performance, annual jury examinations, and community service concerts. Students perform solo recitals in 11th & 12th grades and receive the High School Certificate upon completion of the program.

Auditions for current 9th grade students are ongoing will take place Monday, June 3, 2024.

Please submit an application for the 2024-2025 school year by Friday, May 24, 2024, to receive an audition appointment.

 

2023-2024 School Year
Applying for Instrument or Voice Study for New or Returning Students


STEPS FOR APPLYING

Step 1: Complete the application and submit the application fee. The most effective way to register is via computer, instead of smartphone. Thank you.

Step 2: Complete the “Scheduling Form” sent to the email tied to your account.

Step 3: If your child is new to instrument study at Diller-Quaile, the Department Coordinator will contact you to schedule a placement interview. At the interview, experienced students may play or sing one of their current pieces. Children new to study will have the opportunity to try an instrument while together we assess their readiness for study. At Diller-Quaile the emphasis is on tailoring programs for each student’s educational needs, from beginning to advanced players.

Step 4: Following the interview, Department Heads will work with your family to plan a program.

For questions or if you are interested in starting lessons now, please email the Department Coordinator at jkantola@diller-quaile.org.