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The Artist Diploma program offers an intensive curriculum designed for extraordinarily talented musicians preparing for prominent solo careers worldwide. Candidates need a high school diploma as a minimum qualification. Individuals with a D.M.A. degree or currently pursuing one cannot apply for the A.D. program. Admitted students who already hold a School of Music degree should finish the A.D. within one year. Performance obligations during the two-year residency consist of two solo recitals (one for current students), a chamber music recital, and a concerto performance. Participants also engage with School of Music ensembles such as chamber groups, Yale Philharmonia, New Music New Haven, and Yale Opera. Financial support is available for one international performance organized by a collaborating institution or presenter.