Pre-Collegiate Certificate Program
Ages 12 to 18
Certificate Program students receive counseling in establishing goals and choosing classes and ensembles.
Program Weekly Components
Individual Lesson
Lessons require a yearly commitment. Choice of 30, 45, or 60-minute
lesson. Students may focus on traditional or jazz study or do an
additional lesson as an elective. Click here for more details.
Musicianship
Musicianship is a key component for the Pre-Collegiate Certificate Program. Six distinct levels of curriculum must be completed to receive certification. Placement is based upon the musicianship placement evaluation provided at the audition. Click here for full class description.
Ensembles
Ensembles require a yearly commitment. Students are placed according to level of playing proficiency. Throughout the website Pre-Collegiate Ensemble choices are labeled with a PC icon.
Electives
Throughout the course of the Certificate Program different electives will be offered. Pre-Collegiate electives are marked throughout the website with a PC icon and additional classes may be offered based on student enrollment.
Eligibility
The Pre-Collegiate Certificate Program is open to students ages 12 – 18 and includes the following instruments: piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, guitar, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, voice.
Enrollment
Students gain admittance into the Pre-Collegiate Certificate Program through an audition. Auditions are held twice per year.
Auditions
Fall 2009 Auditions: Sunday, August 9, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Winter 2010 Auditions: Saturday, January 9, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Spring 2010 Auditions: Saturday, May 8, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Audition requirements and application form are posted here. A non-refundable $35 application fee is required with application and will be applied toward tuition if accepted into the Certificate Program. At the audition students with their parents/guardians will have a brief interview with program administrators and applicants will also be required to take a musicianship placement evaluation.
Sample Program Pricing Structure
Core Components (18 weeks)
* Individual Lesson tuition may vary for designated Artist Faculty
Register today!
Certificate Program students receive counseling in establishing goals and choosing classes and ensembles.
Program Weekly Components
Individual Lesson
Lessons require a yearly commitment. Choice of 30, 45, or 60-minute
lesson. Students may focus on traditional or jazz study or do an
additional lesson as an elective. Click here for more details.
Musicianship
Musicianship is a key component for the Pre-Collegiate Certificate Program. Six distinct levels of curriculum must be completed to receive certification. Placement is based upon the musicianship placement evaluation provided at the audition. Click here for full class description.
Ensembles
Ensembles require a yearly commitment. Students are placed according to level of playing proficiency. Throughout the website Pre-Collegiate Ensemble choices are labeled with a PC icon.
Chamber Ensembles
Jazz Combos
Electives
Throughout the course of the Certificate Program different electives will be offered. Pre-Collegiate electives are marked throughout the website with a PC icon and additional classes may be offered based on student enrollment.
World Rhythm Percussion
Introduction to Music Technology (MIDI-class)
Off the Record: A History of Rock and Roll
Audition Skills
Eligibility
The Pre-Collegiate Certificate Program is open to students ages 12 – 18 and includes the following instruments: piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, guitar, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, voice.
Enrollment
Students gain admittance into the Pre-Collegiate Certificate Program through an audition. Auditions are held twice per year.
Auditions
Fall 2009 Auditions: Sunday, August 9, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Winter 2010 Auditions: Saturday, January 9, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Spring 2010 Auditions: Saturday, May 8, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Audition requirements and application form are posted here. A non-refundable $35 application fee is required with application and will be applied toward tuition if accepted into the Certificate Program. At the audition students with their parents/guardians will have a brief interview with program administrators and applicants will also be required to take a musicianship placement evaluation.
Sample Program Pricing Structure
Core Components (18 weeks)
| Musicianship | $285 |
| Ensemble | $450 |
| Elective | $285 – $1,260 |
| Total | $1,020 – $1,995 |
| Individual Lesson 18 weeks | Core Components 18 Weeks | Program Cost 1 Term | Program Cost Full Year |
| 30-minute $720 | $1,020 – $1,995 | $1,740 – $2,715 | $3,480 – $5,430 |
| 45-minute $990 | $1,020 – $1,995 | $2,010 – $2,985 | $4,020 – $5,970 |
| 60-minute $1,260 | $1,020 – $1,995 | $2,280 – $3,255 | $4,560 – $6,510 |
* Individual Lesson tuition may vary for designated Artist Faculty
Register today!