Program Overview

Overview

The Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy prepares the experienced singer who has a solid record of performance in operatic, concert, and recitals for a successful career as a teacher of voice. It is the perfect degree for a voice teacher who wants to strengthen teaching, performance, and research skills. By combining the traditional pedagogical traditions with the latest research and innovation, our graduates are excellently prepared to win employment and further their careers as teachers and performers.

Admission Requirements

On-Campus Programs

• The application priority deadline is December 1st.
• The supplemental materials deadline is January 1st.
• Apply online through CollegeNET
• Upload a prescreening (if applicable) through SlideRoom
• Required for all applicants:
  • Transcripts – an official transcript from ALL post-secondary schools attended, regardless of if a degree was granted or not, must be sent directly to the Frost School of Music from the issuing institution in order to be considered official
  • Three letters of recommendation - sent through CollegeNet as part of application submission
  • Resume - attached to the application at the time of submission
• The following supplemental materials may be required for some applicants:
  • GRE Score
  • TOEFL/IELTS Score
  • Teaching/Conducting Sample
  • Writing Sample
  • Prescreening/Audition/Interview
  • Portfolio

Curriculum Requirements

• Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours
  • MVP VO7 | Voice (6 semesters at 2 credits each) | 12
  • MVP 652 | Vocal Prfrm Prep (2 semesters at 1 credit each) | 2
  • MVP 680 | Opera Production (6 semesters at 1 credit each) | 6
  • MVP 832 | Doctoral Recital (2 recitals at 1 credit each) | 2
  • MVP 830 | Pre-Candidacy Doctoral Project Preparation | 1
  • MVP 831 | Doctoral Project | 9
• Vocal Pedagogy:
  • Select 10 credit hours of the following:
    • MVP 710 | Vocal Literature for Teaching: English
    • MVP 711 | Vocal Literature for Teaching: Italian
    • MVP 712 | Vocal Literature for Teaching: German
    • MVP 713 | Vocal Literature for Teaching: French
    • MVP 714 | Vocal Literature for Teaching: Musical Theater
    • MVP 730 | Studio Teaching Techniques
    • MVP 736 | Voice Disorders
    • MVP 738 | Advanced Vocal Pedagogy
    • MVP 739 | Vocal Pedagogy Internship
    • MED 780 | Doctoral Seminar
    • MED 790 | Teaching Music in College
• Allied Music Courses:
  • MCY Elective | 3
  • MTC 717 | Analytical Techniques (or other MTC course) | 3
• Cognate/Electives:
  • Select 12 credit hours of Cognate/Electives | 12
• Total Credit Hours | 60

Plan of Study

• Plan of Study Grid Year One
  • Fall:
    • MVP VO7 | Voice | 2
    • MVP 652 | Vocal Prfrm Prep | 1
    • MVP 680 | Opera Production (or other approved ensemble) | 1
    • MCY Elective | 3
    • MTC 717 | Analytical Techniques (or MTC Elective) | 3
  • Spring:
    • MVP VO7 | Voice | 2
    • MVP 652 | Vocal Prfrm Prep | 1
    • MVP 680 | Opera Production (or other approved ensemble) | 1
    • Vocal Pedagogy Course | 3
    • Cognate/Elective(s) | 3
• Year Two
  • Fall:
    • MVP VO7 | Voice | 2
    • MVP 680 | Opera Production (or other approved ensemble) | 1
    • Vocal Pedagogy Course | 2
    • Cognate/Elective(s) | 3
    • MVP 830 | Pre-Candidacy Doctoral Project Preparation | 1
    • MVP 832 | Doctoral Recital | 1
  • Spring:
    • MVP VO7 | Voice | 2
    • MVP 680 | Opera Production (or other approved ensemble) | 1
    • Vocal Pedagogy Course | 3
    • Cognate/Elective | 3
    • MVP 831 | Doctoral Project | 1
• Year Three
  • Fall:
    • MVP VO7 | Voice | 2
    • MVP 680 | Opera Production (or other approved ensemble) | 1
    • Vocal Pedagogy Courses | 2
    • Cognate/Elective | 3
    • MVP 831 | Doctoral Project | 1
    • MVP 832 | Doctoral Recital | 1
  • Spring:
    • MVP VO7 | Voice | 2
    • MVP 680 | Opera Production (or other approved ensemble) | 1
    • MVP 831 | Doctoral Project | 7

Mission

The mission of the Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy is to train the future vocal pedagogues and performers to prepare them for their future as a teacher of singing and performance.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate vocal skills to a professional level and technical skills.
• Students will demonstrate teaching methods with advanced skills in technique, such as breath technique, language, tension release and repertoire selection.
• Students will demonstrate writing, research, and presentation skills required of the DMA Vocal Performance and Pedagogy terminal degree.