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CURRICULUM
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Click on a program title below to go directly to a descripion of the three programs of study.
CLASSES & LESSONS
Department of Brass

Department of Integrative Studies

Department of Jazz Studies

Department of Keyboard Studies

Department of Speech & Drama

Department of Strings

Department of Voice & Opera Studies

Department of Woodwinds

Programs of Study: Read headings below and then click here for expanded information.

Pre-Certificate Studies in Music Performance (PCP)

Any area of study offered at The MDI may be covered, except courses and activities that are limited to the participants in the CMP or DMP Programs.

  • Major instrument Individual Instruction
  • Minor instrument Individual Instruction
  • Music Theory
  • Ear Training & Sight Singing
  • Music History
  • Coaching
  • Performance class
  • Performance Experience
  • Ensemble participation
  • Foreign Language Diction for singers
  • Drama Elective

The PCP Program is suitable for children (Junior 1 Level), teens (Junior 2 Level), or adults (senior Level), and is designed to give students with any level of music background, the opportunity to freely select the training they require, in order to develop and improve skills and knowledge related to music performance.

The Pre-Certificate Studies in Music Performance (PCP) have no pre-set time limit for completion, an is the most suitable approach for students who do not wish to commit to a complete program.

The PCP Program does not allow for the accumulation of credits toward other MDI Programs.


The MDI Certificate of Music Performance (CMP)

The MDI Certificate of Music Performance (CMP) requires a minimum of 2 years of part-time studies.

The areas of study that must be covered during the study include:

  • Major instrument Individual Instruction
  • Minor instrument Individual Instruction
  • Music Theory
  • Ear Training & Sight Singing
  • Music History
  • Coaching
  • Performance class
  • Performance Experience
  • Ensemble participation
  • Foreign Language Diction for singers
  • Drama Elective

The CMP Program is suitable for teens (senior II) or adults, and is designed to give students with limited music background, the necessary fundamental skills and knowledge for music performance.

Graduates are expected to reach a level of achievement equal to the entry level of the DMP program.

  • Entry to the CMP Program based on placement examinations. MDI students must compete with other candidates
  • Auditions and examinations may be repeated each semester, but only 3 auditions will be allowed.
  • Classes may be repeated up to three times.
  • No extra credit can be obtained by repeating classes.
  • The latest achieved result will count.
  • In case of withdrawal from the program before completion of the required number of credits, all credits will become null and void.
  • In case of temporary withdrawal from the program for up to one one calendar year before completion of the required number of credits, all credits will remain valid.

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The MDI Diploma of Music Performance (DMP)

The MDI Diploma of Music Performance (DMP) requires a minimum of 2 years of part-time studies.

The areas of study that must be covered during the study include :

  • Major instrument Individual Instruction
  • Minor instrument Individual Instruction
  • Music Theory
  • Ear Training & Sight Singing
  • Music History
  • Coaching
  • Performance class
  • Performance Experience
  • Ensemble participation
  • Foreign Language Diction for singers
  • Drama

The DMP Program is suitable for teens (senior II) or adults, and is designed to give students with music background equivalent to graduates of the CMP program pre-professional skills and knowledge for music performance.
Graduates are expected to reach a level of achievement equal to the entry level of undergraduate studies at internationally renowned music conservatories or music departments around the world.

  • Entry to the DMP Program by audition only. CMP graduates must compete with other candidates
  • Auditions may be repeated each semester, but only 3 auditions will be allowed.
  • Classes may be repeated up to three times.
  • No extra credit can be obtained by repeating classes.
  • In case of withdrawal from the program before completion of the required number of credits, all credits will become null and void.
  • In case of temporary withdrawal from the program for up to one one calendar year before completion of the required number of credits, all credits will remain valid.


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