Advanced Professional Studies
The Advanced Professional Studies Program is a nondegree-granting, four-semester program for exceptionally gifted performers who wish to continue their study of music through concentrated study with the world-class faculty of the Bard Conservatory. Applicants must have completed at least the bachelor of music or its equivalent and must demonstrate a high level of ability and potential through the admission process. Financial aid for tuition is available and is awarded based on both financial need and artistic merit. Additional graduate assistantships are also available to exceptional applicants in order to help defray living expenses.
Our Program
The curriculum for the Advanced Professional Studies program includes weekly private lessons, full participation in the Bard Conservatory orchestra and chamber music programs, and the opportunity to audit or enroll in most courses throughout the College.
ESL classes are available as an elective for international students who wish to improve their skills in English.
Program Requirements - 36 hours of course credits (required and elective courses)
- Four semesters of residence
- Private instruction each semester
- Chamber music and orchestra each semester
- Two solo recitals
Sample Semester - CNSV 500 (studio instruction) 3 credits
- CNSV 511 (chamber music) 2 credits
- CNSV 562 (orchestra) 2 credits
- Elective by advisement 3 credits
Total = 10 credits
Program Fees & Expenses
Tuition: $25,000 per year
Health Insurance: $1,402*
Bard Health Services Fee: $452**
*Health Insurance is mandatory for all students who do not have their own insurance policy; proof of insurance must be submitted to Student Health Services in order to waive this fee.
** This fee is mandatory for all Bard students.
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
Tuition for the 2013–2014 academic year is $25,000.
Financial aid is available to both domestic and international students accepted into the Advanced Professional Studies program. Financial aid is awarded on the basis of financial need and merit.
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