Musical Arts
Doctor of Musical Arts in Brass Performance and Pedagogy
- Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
- Requires 30–48 credit hours
- Includes seminar, applied study, performance and written projects
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Application Deadlines
- Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants
For program details, review the course catalog for the DMA in brass performance and pedagogy.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano
- Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
- Requires 38–52 credit hours
- Must demonstrate competency in French, German or Italian
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Application Deadlines
- Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants
For program details, review the course catalog for the DMA in collaborative piano.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition
- Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
- Requires 30–42 credit hours
- Must attend weekly composition seminar
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Application Deadlines
- Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants
For program details, review the course catalog for the DMA in composition.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting and Literature
- Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
- Requires 34–46 credit hours
- Must be able to read and comprehend material related to the field of music in 1 foreign language
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Application Deadlines
- Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants
For program details, review the course catalog for the DMA in choral conducting and literature.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting and Literature
- Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
- Requires 30–42 credit hours
- Must complete dissertation projects and repertoire project
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Application Deadlines
- Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants
For program details, review the course catalog for the DMA in wind conducting and literature.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestral Conducting and Literature
- Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
- Requires 30–42 credit hours
- Must complete dissertation projects and repertoire project
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Application Deadlines
- Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants
For program details, review the course catalog for the DMA in orchestral conducting and literature.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Harpsichord Performance
- Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
- Requires 37–51 credit hours
- Must complete solo recital, chamber music recital, research lecture and recording project
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Application Deadlines
- Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants
For program details, review the course catalog for the DMA in harpsichord performance.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Performance
- Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
- Requires 36–51 credit hours
- Must complete dissertation projects, repertoire project and major project
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Application Deadlines
- Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants
For program details, review the course catalog for the DMA in jazz performance.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Percussion Performance
- Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
- Requires a minimum of 35 credit hours
- Must complete dissertation projects, repertoire project, major project, comprehensive examination and final oral examination
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Application Deadlines
- Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants
For program details, review the course catalog for the DMA in percussion performance.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano
- Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
- Requires 36–48 credit hours
- Thesis and nonthesis options
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Application Deadlines
- Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants
For program details, review the course catalog for the DMA in piano.
Doctor of Musical Arts in String Performance
- Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
- Requires 31–43 credit hours
- Must complete dissertation projects, repertoire project and major project
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Application Deadlines
- Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants
For program details, review the course catalog for the DMA in string performance.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Performance and Pedagogy
- Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
- Requires 30–42 credit hours
- Must complete and pass a minimum of 1 year of study in 3 foreign languages
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Application Deadlines
- Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants
For program details, review the course catalog for the DMA in voice performance and pedagogy.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Woodwind Performance and Pedagogy
- Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
- Requires 30–49 credit hours
- Must complete dissertation projects and major project
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Application Deadlines
- Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants
For program details, review the course catalog for the DMA in woodwind performance and pedagogy.
