Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Music Performance, Pedagogy and Literature
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Music Performance, Pedagogy and Literature is a doctoral program designed to prepare students for careers in higher education. The program emphasizes pedagogy, literature, and advanced-performance skills, seeking candidates with the potential to pursue the highest level of achievement in conducting/performance and teaching.
Degree Offered
- Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Music Performance, Pedagogy and Literature
- Concentrations:
- Conducting
- Performance
- Performance emphasis areas:
- Brass
- Percussion
- Piano
- String
- Vocal
- Woodwind
- Concentrations:
Quick Facts
- Mode of Delivery: On Campus, Full-time (Part-time possible)
- Typical Duration: 3 years plus time for document completion
- Faculty Mentorship: 1:1
Description
The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) is the most advanced course of study offered in the School of Music. The program is designed to make graduates more marketable in higher education by emphasizing pedagogy and literature along with advanced performance or conducting skills. The program requires completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours, including core and concentration requirements, and a two-year residency requirement.
Requirements
To graduate from the program, D.M.A. students must:
- Perform three D.M.A. recitals and a lecture recital
- Pass comprehensive written and oral examinations
- Complete a scholarly document
Related Programs
- Master of Music (M.M.) in Music