乐器演奏或演奏艺术家文凭的任务是：激发学生在乐器演奏领域的意识和艺术创造力。在支持和鼓励的环境中为学生提供公共表演机会。为学生提供必要的表演技能，使他们能够从事专业的管弦乐队试音，室内音乐职业，国家/国际比赛，研究生学习以及任何其他古典演奏家所需的表演目标。
The mission of the Artist Diploma in Instrumental Conducting or Performance is to: To stimulate the student's awareness and artistic creativity in the field of instrumental performance. To provide students public performance opportunities in a supportive and encouraging environment. To provide students with the performance skills necessary to allow them to pursue professional orchestra auditions, chamber music careers, national/international competitions, continued graduate study, and any other performance objectives necessary for a career as a classical instrumentalist.<br><br>Entrance to the program is limited to those individuals who have demonstrated exceptional skills in performance or conducting by audition. A fully enrolled student can complete the 18 credit hour program in one year.