Program Overview

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Overview

The Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance is a terminal degree program designed for accomplished, experienced performers seeking to deepen and expand their musical understanding and abilities. The program aims to prepare students for a professional performance career as a classical singer, with advanced, in-depth study in musicianship and performance practice.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the following:

• An online application
• Application fee
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts from every post-secondary school attended
• Prescreen/performance
• Live audition (preferred)
• Conducting sample
• Writing sample
• TOEFL/IELTS score, as applicable

Curriculum Requirements

The program requires a total of 60 credit hours, including:

• Performance Courses:
  • MVP VO7: Voice (6 semesters at 2 credits each)
  • MVP 652: Vocal Prfrm Prep (6 semesters at 1 credit each)
  • MVP 788: Stagecraft Acting for Opera (3 semesters at 1 credit each)
  • MVP 680: Opera Production (or approved ensemble) (6 semesters at 1 credit each)
• Creative Activities:
  • MVP 830: Pre-Candidacy Doctoral Project Preparation
  • MVP 831: Doctoral Project
  • MVP 832: Doctoral Recital (3 recitals at 1 credit each)
• Allied Music Courses:
  • Musicology (Art Song Literature and Opera Literature or other MCY courses)
  • MTC 717: Analytical Techniques (or other MTC course)
• Performance Seminars
• MED 790: Teaching Music in College
• Cognate/Electives: 12 credit hours

Plan of Study

The suggested Plan of Study is as follows:

Year One

• Fall:
  • MVP VO7: Voice
  • MVP 652: Vocal Prfrm Prep
  • MVP 680: Opera Production
  • MVP 788: Stagecraft Acting for Opera
  • MTC 717: Analytical Techniques (or MTC Elective)
  • Cognate/Elective
• Spring:
  • MVP VO7: Voice
  • MVP 652: Vocal Prfrm Prep
  • MVP 680: Opera Production (or other approved ensemble)
  • Cognate or Approved Elective
  • MCY Elective
  • Performance Seminar

Year Two

• Fall:
  • MVP VO7: Voice
  • MVP 652: Vocal Prfrm Prep
  • MVP 680: Opera Production (or other approved ensemble)
  • MVP 788: Stagecraft Acting for Opera
  • MVP 830: Pre-Candidacy Doctoral Project Preparation
  • MVP 832: Doctoral Recital
  • Cognate or Approved Elective
• Spring:
  • MVP VO7: Voice
  • MVP 652: Vocal Prfrm Prep
  • MVP 680: Opera Production (or other approved ensemble)
  • MVP 831: Doctoral Project
  • MVP 832: Doctoral Recital
  • Cognate/Elective

Year Three

• Fall:
  • MVP VO7: Voice
  • MVP 652: Vocal Prfrm Prep
  • MVP 788: Stagecraft Acting for Opera
  • MVP 680: Opera Production (or other approved ensemble)
  • MED 790: Teaching Music in College
  • MVP 832: Doctoral Recital
  • MVP 831: Doctoral Project
• Spring:
  • MVP VO7: Voice
  • MVP 652: Vocal Prfrm Prep
  • MVP 680: Opera Production (or other approved ensemble)
  • Cognate/Elective
  • Performance Seminar
  • MVP 831: Doctoral Project

Mission

The mission of the Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance is to provide the terminal degree with advanced, in-depth study in the areas of musicianship and performance practice that will support a professional performance career as a classical singer.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate skills as a vocal performer with advanced technical and musical skill that will support a professional career.
• Demonstrate performance skills in ensemble that will lead towards a professional stage career.
• Demonstrate writing, research, and presentation skills required of a DMA terminal degree.