Diploma and Certificate Program Information
2-Year Diploma in Music Performance
Program Contact Hours: 1,064 (Plus 800 Hours Of Scheduled Individual Practice Time)
Length: 1,864 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Beginner (1)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Professional (6)
Purpose: Provide students entering at a beginner level of proficiency with advanced education in music theory knowledge, sight-reading skills, instrument technique and performing and recording experience. Graduates are prepared to pursue employment in the field of professional music in roles ranging from live performer to studio session musician to music director.
The 2-Year Diploma in Music Performance program includes Course Levels 1-8.
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Program Contact Hours: 1,064 (Plus 800 Hours Of Scheduled Individual Practice Time)
Length: 1,864 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Beginner (1)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Professional (6)
Purpose: Provide students entering at a beginner level of proficiency with advanced education in music theory knowledge, sight-reading skills, instrument technique and performing and recording experience. Graduates are prepared to pursue employment in the field of professional music in roles ranging from live performer to studio session musician to music director.
The 2-Year Diploma in Music Performance program includes Course Levels 1-8.
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Length: 1,864 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Beginner (1)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Professional (6)
Purpose: Provide students entering at a beginner level of proficiency with advanced education in music theory knowledge, sight-reading skills, instrument technique and performing and recording experience. Graduates are prepared to pursue employment in the field of professional music in roles ranging from live performer to studio session musician to music director.
The 2-Year Diploma in Music Performance program includes Course Levels 1-8.
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Length: 1,864 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Beginner (1)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Professional (6)
Purpose: Provide students entering at a beginner level of proficiency with advanced education in music theory knowledge, sight-reading skills, instrument technique and performing and recording experience. Graduates are prepared to pursue employment in the field of professional music in roles ranging from live performer to studio session musician to music director.
The 2-Year Diploma in Music Performance program includes Course Levels 1-8.
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1.5-Year Diploma in Music Performance
Program Contact Hours: 828 (Plus 600 Hours Of Individual Scheduled Practice Time)
Length: 1,428 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Advanced Beginner (2)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Professional (6)
Purpose: Provide students entering at an advanced-beginner level of proficiency with advanced education in music theory knowledge, sight-reading skills, instrument technique and performing and recording experience. Graduates are prepared to pursue employment in the field of professional music in roles ranging from live performer to studio session musician to music director.
The 1.5-Year Diploma in Music Performance program includes Course Levels 3-8.
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Length: 1,428 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Advanced Beginner (2)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Professional (6)
Purpose: Provide students entering at an advanced-beginner level of proficiency with advanced education in music theory knowledge, sight-reading skills, instrument technique and performing and recording experience. Graduates are prepared to pursue employment in the field of professional music in roles ranging from live performer to studio session musician to music director.
The 1.5-Year Diploma in Music Performance program includes Course Levels 3-8.
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Length: 1,428 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Advanced Beginner (2)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Professional (6)
Purpose: Provide students entering at an advanced-beginner level of proficiency with advanced education in music theory knowledge, sight-reading skills, instrument technique and performing and recording experience. Graduates are prepared to pursue employment in the field of professional music in roles ranging from live performer to studio session musician to music director.
The 1.5-Year Diploma in Music Performance program includes Course Levels 3-8.
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Length: 1,428 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Advanced Beginner (2)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Professional (6)
Purpose: Provide students entering at an advanced-beginner level of proficiency with advanced education in music theory knowledge, sight-reading skills, instrument technique and performing and recording experience. Graduates are prepared to pursue employment in the field of professional music in roles ranging from live performer to studio session musician to music director.
The 1.5-Year Diploma in Music Performance program includes Course Levels 3-8.
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1.5-Year Diploma in Vocal Performance
Length: 1,417 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Beginner (1)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Professional (6)
Purpose: Provide vocalists entering at a beginner level of proficiency with advanced music theory knowledge, sight-reading skills, vocal technique and performing and recording experiences sufficient to qualify them for professional employment in a wide range of music performance-related settings.
The 1.5-Year Diploma in Vocal Performance program includes Course Levels 1-6.
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1-Year Certificate in Music Performance A
Program Contact Hours: 572 (Plus 400 Hours Of Individual Schedule Practice Time)
Length: 972 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Beginner (1)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Advanced (4)
Purpose: Provide students entering at a beginner level of proficiency with a comprehensive foundation in knowledge, skills and experience essential to a career in music. Students learn the roots of multiple styles as well as instrument technique, music theory, music reading, and the skills of ensemble performance. Graduates are prepared for higher-level music studies and/or to pursue work as intermediate-level performing musicians.
The 1-Year Certificate in Music Performance A includes Course Levels 1-4.
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Program Contact Hours: 572 (Plus 400 Hours Of Individual Schedule Practice Time)
Length: 972 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Beginner (1)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Advanced (4)
Purpose: Provide students entering at a beginner level of proficiency with a comprehensive foundation in knowledge, skills and experience essential to a career in music. Students learn the roots of multiple styles as well as instrument technique, music theory, music reading, and the skills of ensemble performance. Graduates are prepared for higher-level music studies and/or to pursue work as intermediate-level performing musicians.
The 1-Year Certificate in Music Performance A includes Course Levels 1-4.
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Program Contact Hours: 572 (Plus 400 Hours Of Individual Schedule Practice Time)
Length: 972 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Beginner (1)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Advanced (4)
Purpose: Provide students entering at a beginner level of proficiency with a comprehensive foundation in knowledge, skills and experience essential to a career in music. Students learn the roots of multiple styles as well as instrument technique, music theory, music reading, and the skills of ensemble performance. Graduates are prepared for higher-level music studies and/or to pursue work as intermediate-level performing musicians.
The 1-Year Certificate in Music Performance A includes Course Levels 1-4.
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Program Contact Hours: 572 (Plus 400 Hours Of Individual Schedule Practice Time)
Length: 972 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Beginner (1)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Advanced (4)
Purpose: Provide students entering at a beginner level of proficiency with a comprehensive foundation in knowledge, skills and experience essential to a career in music. Students learn the roots of multiple styles as well as instrument technique, music theory, music reading, and the skills of ensemble performance. Graduates are prepared for higher-level music studies and/or to pursue work as intermediate-level performing musicians.
The 1-Year Certificate in Music Performance A includes Course Levels 1-4.
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1-Year Certificate in Music Performance B
Program Contact Hours: 542 (Plus 400 Hours Of Individual Scheduled Practice Time)
Length: 942 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Advanced Beginner (2)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Advanced (4.5)
Purpose: Prepare students entering at an advanced beginner level of proficiency with a range of advanced instrument skills, music theory, sight-reading and ensemble performing experiences in a wide range of musical styles. Graduates are prepared for higher-level study and/or to pursue employment in contemporary music performance, music teaching and other music-related fields.
The 1-Year Certificate in Music Performance B includes Course Levels 3-6.
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Length: 942 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Advanced Beginner (2)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Advanced (4.5)
Purpose: Prepare students entering at an advanced beginner level of proficiency with a range of advanced instrument skills, music theory, sight-reading and ensemble performing experiences in a wide range of musical styles. Graduates are prepared for higher-level study and/or to pursue employment in contemporary music performance, music teaching and other music-related fields.
The 1-Year Certificate in Music Performance B includes Course Levels 3-6.
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Program Contact Hours: 542 (Plus 400 Hours Of Individual Scheduled Practice Time)
Length: 942 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Advanced Beginner (2)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Advanced (4.5)
Purpose: Prepare students entering at an advanced beginner level of proficiency with a range of advanced instrument skills, music theory, sight-reading and ensemble performing experiences in a wide range of musical styles. Graduates are prepared for higher-level study and/or to pursue employment in contemporary music performance, music teaching and other music-related fields.
The 1-Year Certificate in Music Performance B includes Course Levels 3-6.
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Program Contact Hours: 542 (Plus 400 Hours Of Individual Scheduled Practice Time)
Length: 942 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Advanced Beginner (2)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Advanced (4.5)
Purpose: Prepare students entering at an advanced beginner level of proficiency with a range of advanced instrument skills, music theory, sight-reading and ensemble performing experiences in a wide range of musical styles. Graduates are prepared for higher-level study and/or to pursue employment in contemporary music performance, music teaching and other music-related fields.
The 1-Year Certificate in Music Performance B includes Course Levels 3-6.
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1-Year Certificate in Music Performance C
Program Contact Hours: 492 (Plus 400 Hours Of Individual Scheduled Practice Time)
Length: 892 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Intermediate (3)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Professional (6)
Purpose: Prepare students entering at an intermediate level of proficiency to a professional level. Courses focus on live performance and studio recording as well as advanced music theory and composition. Graduates are prepared to pursue employment in the field of professional music in roles ranging from live performer to studio session musician to music director.
The 1-Year Certificate in Music Performance C program includes Course Levels 5-8.
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Length: 892 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Intermediate (3)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Professional (6)
Purpose: Prepare students entering at an intermediate level of proficiency to a professional level. Courses focus on live performance and studio recording as well as advanced music theory and composition. Graduates are prepared to pursue employment in the field of professional music in roles ranging from live performer to studio session musician to music director.
The 1-Year Certificate in Music Performance C program includes Course Levels 5-8.
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- Level 5: Performance Musicianship
- Level 6 – 7: Elective Intensive A & B
- Level 8: Advanced Performance
Length: 892 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Intermediate (3)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Professional (6)
Purpose: Prepare students entering at an intermediate level of proficiency to a professional level. Courses focus on live performance and studio recording as well as advanced music theory and composition. Graduates are prepared to pursue employment in the field of professional music in roles ranging from live performer to studio session musician to music director.
The 1-Year Certificate in Music Performance C program includes Course Levels 5-8.
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- Level 5: Performance Musicianship
- Level 6 – 7: Elective Intensive A & B
- Level 8: Advanced Performance
Program Contact Hours: 492 (Plus 400 Hours Of Individual Scheduled Practice Time)
Length: 892 Clock Hours
Minimum Program Entry Proficiency Rating: Intermediate (3)
Expected Proficiency Rating Upon Completion Of The Program: Professional (6)
Purpose: Prepare students entering at an intermediate level of proficiency to a professional level. Courses focus on live performance and studio recording as well as advanced music theory and composition. Graduates are prepared to pursue employment in the field of professional music in roles ranging from live performer to studio session musician to music director.
The 1-Year Certificate in Music Performance C program includes Course Levels 5-8.
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- Level 5: Performance Musicianship
- Level 6 – 7: Elective Intensive A & B
- Level 8: Advanced Performance
Play with your peers in
Real Deal Rehearsals
Practice and perform in an ensemble of your fellow students with the guidance of a faculty bandleader.
Play with gigging NYC musicians in
Pro Rehearsals
Learn how to play like a pro by playing with the pros in advanced ensemble classes.
Daily Individual Practice Time
Practice hours are where the real progress is made, so we build in those essential hours in all of our programs.
State-of-the-art facility in the heart of Manhattan
Get access to our recording studio, livestream room, practice spaces, student lounge, and stage.
Start at your skill level
Begin with our preparatory classes to hone your fundamentals, or skip straight to higher-level coursework.
Develop your stylistic repertoire
Study many popular genres from jazz and funk to afro-cuban and pop.
Anchor Teacher private lessons
Get individualized guidance from one of our faculty members to help you succeed in your program and musical career.
Focus not only on your technique but also on musicianship.
Develop your understanding of theory, aural skills, keyboard proficiency, groove, and sight-reading skills.
Learn micing technique and music production.
Be able to record at home or feel at home in an established recording studio.
Choose your electives
Customize your program to pursue your interests and career goals.
Record your music on our SSL board
Arrange and record your favorite songs in our high-end recording studio to showcase your ability and musicality.
Take the stage at your recital
Perform for your peers, teachers, family, friends, and musical community. Get a standing ovation for your years of hard work!
The Collective Global Vision is an accredited member institution of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), which sets national standards for programs of music and the institutions that deliver those programs. For students, accreditation provides a validation of the quality of the programs offered and a commitment to continual improvement.
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More info on NASM: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/
Styles and Genres
As a Diploma student, analyze the underlying rhythmic concepts of many popular music genres and the fundamental techniques necessary to perform them in an ensemble.
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