Before they register, entering Doctor of Musical Arts students must take two School of Music advisory examinations: one in music theory and one in music history and literature. These examinations are given on the Friday and Saturday preceding the opening of classes.
Musical Arts, D.M.A.
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Overview
Students in the performance and pedagogy tracks of all graduate programs are required to complete four semesters of major ensemble participation. Students normally enroll in major ensemble participation during consecutive semesters beginning early in their degree work, to ensure completion of the major ensemble requirements in a timely manner. Ensemble assignments are made at the discretion of the major teacher and ensemble director.
The Doctor of Musical Arts is offered with two concentrations: conducting, and performance and pedagogy. Requirements for the D.M.A. are the same as for the Ph.D. (see Ph.D. in Music in the Catalog), except that the D.M.A. requires three recitals or programs (MUS:7900 D.M.A. Recital and MUS:7970 D.M.A. Essay) instead of the Ph.D. thesis. At the performance area's discretion, a concerto performance with orchestra or other appropriate ensemble from the School of Music may be substituted for one of the recitals. Some performance areas allow one or more lecture recitals, with faculty approval. Singers may substitute one major opera role or one major solo contribution to an orchestra performance for one of their recitals. See the school's associate director for graduate programs for specific area requirements.
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- University Choir
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
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General Requirements
- Apply Online: To begin the general graduate application process, set up an account with an existing email address and password
- Three letters of recommendation
- An application for graduate funding
- A master’s degree from a Regionally Accredited American College or University
- A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00, or the foreign equivalent as determined by the Office of Admissions
- English Proficiency Requirements: International applicants whose first language is not English must submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for admission to the university
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