2018–2019 Bulletin Addendum DMA in Performance
This Addendum entry reflects changes to an existing degree program.
Effective date: September 4, 2018
DMA Performance students must take a minimum of 18 credits of applied lessons (maximum of 23 credits). The 18 credits must be taken over six semesters of study, with no more than 4 credits per semester. No more than 5 credits of extra applied lessons may be applied to the degree as elective credits.
Performance Majors
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Each student is assigned to a member of the faculty for private instruction. Individual instruction is given in one-hour lessons; every effort is made to consider the student’s preferences in studio assignment.
Degree Requirements
The Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance is granted upon successful completion of a program of study, written and oral qualifying examinations, and terminal projects appropriate to the student’s field of specialization. Students must earn a minimum of 48 course credits with grades no lower than B− in graduate-level coursework. All degree requirements must be completed within seven years of the date of matriculation.
Participation in musical organizations is a vital component of the graduate programs in performance. Each major has specific requirements for ensemble participation.
Proficiency Examinations
All entering Doctor of Musical Arts students are required to take proficiency examinations in the areas of music theory and musicology. These examinations are administered online before the start of classes. Incoming students are notified of the exam dates and contents in advance and are responsible for taking them by the specified deadline. Exam results are used for advisement and may establish prerequisite or required coursework. Material covered in these examinations is commonly presented in most undergraduate degree programs in music.
Students with insufficient background may be required to take review courses as appropriate.
Language Requirement
Reading proficiency is required in one language, chosen from German, French, and Italian. Students may demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language by passing its corresponding reading course at the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences: GRS LG 621, GRS LF 621, or GRS LI 621. Students may also satisfy the requirement by passing a foreign language examination, administered once each semester by the School of Music.
Program of Study
A minimum of 48 graduate credits is required for the degree. Students are expected to declare either Dissertation or Recital Track by the beginning of the second year of study.
Dissertation Track
DMA Performance Curriculum (Dissertation Track)
| Applied Lessons | 18 cr |
| MT 701 Doctoral Pro-Seminar: Skills | 3 cr |
| MT 702 Doctoral Pro-Seminar: Analysis | 3 cr |
| Courses in Musicology (MH) (must be 600 level or higher) | 6 cr |
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Courses in Music Theory (MT) (must be 600 level or higher) |
3 cr |
| MU 995 Dissertation | 3 cr |
| Graduate Music electives | 12 cr |
| Total | 48 cr |
Recital Track
Qualifying Examinations
In any semester, after all required courses have been completed and there are no incomplete grades outstanding, students may undertake doctoral qualifying examinations, written and oral. There are three written examinations: one in the area of music theory (in four parts), one in the area of music history, and one in the major field. Any or all of these examinations may be taken in a given semester.
Once a student has passed an individual area exam, he or she need not repeat it even if required to retake another area exam. The student proceeds to the oral examination only after passing all written examinations. Requirements vary by concentration.
