Artist Certificate in String Performance in Knoxville United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Knoxville United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 31,798
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

The Artist Certificate graduate program is an intensive performance-focused curriculum tailored for exceptional musicians preparing for professional careers. Candidates must exhibit technical proficiency and artistic excellence in advanced repertoire, along with potential for success in prestigious competitions or auditions with leading performance organizations. The curriculum enhances repertoire knowledge, artistic interpretation, and performance capabilities essential for professional musicians. The String Performance specialization mandates 8 graduate credits in applied study, 4 in orchestra, 2 in chamber music, 3 in literature studies, 5 in elective music courses, plus a graduate recital (2 credits). Continuous orchestra participation is required throughout residency. Elective coursework should consist of lecture-based classes selected in consultation with the program advisor.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

For admission to a graduate program, an international student must have an equivalent 4-year bachelor's degree with at least a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale on all previous coursework or a 3.30 on a 4.00 scale on all previous graduate work. Grading systems other than the 4.00 scale are evaluated, upon receipt of transcripts, in accordance with standard practice. Programs may require a higher average GPA for admission. Applicants with work experience or who are entering graduate study after a number of years away from an educational institution, usually five years, will be given consideration with greater flexibility relative to GPA.

Minimum score requirements for admission to the Graduate School are:
a total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT),
a total score of 550 or equivalent on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or
a 6.5 overall band score on the IELTS.

Tuition USD 31,798

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