Certificate in Performance

The Certificate in Performance is a three-year program requiring 96 credits (16 per term). It is designed for gifted students who do not hold a bachelor’s degree. After admission as a certificate student, a curriculum is developed in consultation with the major teacher and the academic adviser. The enrollment is full-time in a program of performance and academic studies. The certificate student performs in the Philharmonia, chamber ensembles, and New Music New Haven; is advised to take one nonperformance academic course each term; and must earn a minimum of 16 nonperformance credits.

It is hoped that after receiving the Certificate in Performance, a student will complete a baccalaureate degree at Yale or elsewhere. On completion of a bachelor’s degree and providing that performance, course, and proficiency requirements for the M.M. degree, including the comprehensive review, were met during the certificate studies, the student may petition the faculty to convert the certificate to a Master of Music degree. The 72 credits in performance and academic studies required for the Master of Music degree may not be applied toward completion of an undergraduate degree at another school. Performance credits required for the certificate may not be used toward completion of the undergraduate degree.