THE ARTIST DIPLOMA
Artist Diploma programs are hightly selective, intensive and focused
program of advanced professional studies designed to satisfy the needs
of very talented and accomplished musicians of any age, nationality or
background. The programs may be completed in a minimum of two years, but
may be extended to accommodate candidate's wishes. There are Artist
Diploma programs available for all instruments and vocalists.
Please send inquiries to:
Director of Admission
Lamont School of Music
Newman Center for the Performing Arts
2344 E. Illif Ave., Denver, CO 80208
(303) 871-6973
Director of Admission
ADMISSION
Admission into the program is in two steps:
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Interested candidates will send a resume and a good quality tape (video
preferable) of unedited performances totaling no more than 25 minutes playing
time. Academic transcripts are not required.
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From the pool of interested candidates, the School will invite a limited
number to audition and interview in person (the School will provide one
night dormitory accommodation to out-of-state candidates). A maximum of
two candidates will be admitted to the programs each year.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The Artist Diploma will be awarded to candidates that successfully complete
the following:
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Three full-length solo recitals
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Particpation in at least one chamber music group every quarter of study,
and in all performance classes organized by the instrumental or vocal department.
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Participation in the Lamont Solo Honors Competition (Concerto Competition)
and the Lamont Chamber Music Honors Competition.
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Proficiency exams in music theory and music history (candidates may audit
remedial courses in these subject in preparation for these exams).
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Seminar in Musical Interpretation course.
Candidates may also take additional academic or music courses of their
choosing, as elective credit hours.
CLASSICAL GUITAR PERFORMANCE
Artist Diploma candidates will work under the supervision of acclaimed
international virtuoso Ricardo
Iznaola.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The Artist Diploma in Classical Guitar will be awarded to candidates that
successfully complete the following:
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Three full-length solo recitals
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Particpation in at least two ensembles or chamber music groups every quarter
of study, and in all ensemble concerts organized by the Guitar Department.
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Participation in the Lamont Solo Honors Competition (Concerto Competition)
and the Lamont Chamber Music Honors Competition.
-
Proficiency exams in music theory and music history (candidates may audit
remedial courses in these subject in preparation for these exams).
-
Seminar in Musical Interpretation course.
Candidates may also take additional academic or music courses of their
choosing, as elective credit hours.
The Guitar Program
The Guitar Department at the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music
offers some of the most distinguished programs of study in guitar performance
in America.
Under the mentorship of acclaimed international concert artist,
pedagogue and composer Ricardo Iznaola, graduates of the Lamont Guitar
Program have earned honor and distinction as finalists and prize winners
in national and international competititons, and have established themselves
as outstanding professionals in the areas of teaching and performance.
The Guitar Department offers Bachelor of Music and Master of Music
Degrees in Guitar Performance in both classical and jazz idioms.
For information on these programs please click here
to visit a page where you can complete and send a request for information.
Ricardo Iznaola
Acknowledged as "one of the most seminal players, thinkers and teachers
of the guitar scene today" (SOUNDBOARD), Mr. Iznaola's performances have
been cheered by audiences and critics in three continents. Equally successful
as a pedagogue, his books Kitharologus, the Path to Virtuosity and
On Practising have been adopted as required texts by dozens of guitar
programs in the USA and Europe. Maestro Iznaola has been Chair of the Lamont
Guitar Department since his appointment in 1983.
CLASSICAL PIANO
Artist Diploma candidates will work under the supervision of acclaimed
international virtuosos Theodor
Lichtmann and Alice
Rybak.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The Artist Diploma in Classical Piano will be awarded to candidates that
successfully complete the following:
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Three full-length solo recitals
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Particpation in at least one chamber music group every quarter of study,
and in all performance classes organized by the Keyboard Department.
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Participation in the Lamont Solo Honors Competition (Concerto Competition)
and the Lamont Chamber Music Honors Competition.
-
Proficiency exams in music theory and music history (candidates may audit
remedial courses in these subject in preparation for these exams).
-
Seminar in Musical Interpretation course.
Candidates may also take additional academic or music courses of their
choosing, as elective credit hours.
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