艺术家文凭课程是为那些表现出重大音乐会职业潜力的艺术家精心挑选的课程。“艺术家文凭”课程的注册人数最多为6人，仅对乐器演奏家（包括钢琴家）和歌手（仅限歌剧）开放。那些已经获得DMA的人没有资格申请艺术家文凭。AD是针对外部候选人的为期两年的计划，对于内部申请人而言为一年的计划。最低的学术要求是高中文凭。在两年的居留期间，AD学生将被要求进行两个独奏音乐会，一个协奏曲和一个室内音乐节目。希望AD学生能够参加并参加比赛和节日。他们的日程安排可容纳一学年中最多四个星期的专业旅行承诺。音乐学院将安排一场国际音乐会
The Artist Diploma curriculum is a highly selective program for exceptionally gifted instrumentalists and singers on the cusp of a major international solo career. Applicants must hold at least a high school diploma. Those who hold a D.M.A. degree or are currently enrolled in a D.M.A. program are not eligible to apply for the A.D. Students who hold another School of Music degree and are admitted to the A.D. program are expected to complete the program in one year. The course of study for A.D. candidates is flexible and designed for the individual needs of advanced students. A minimum of 14 credits, which must include one nonperformance course, are required per term for the A.D. candidate. All courses in the School of Music and Yale University are open to A.D. candidates with permission of the instructor. A.D. candidates may apply for up to four weeks per year away from campus for professional engagements. Students accepted must be exclusively enrolled in the School of Music and be in residence in Greater New Haven for two years.