Overview
Our extensive application and audition process for the Doctor of Musical Arts at Rice University establishes cohorts of accomplished, ambitious individuals.
The degree includes studio teaching, a wide array of performance opportunities and engaging, challenging academic courses. Simultaneously, our doctoral students receive teacher training under the direction of dedicated and imaginative faculty mentors.
Features
- Full tuition and generous stipends for three years of coursework
- Team-taught seminars exclusively for doctoral students, designed to prepare them to be leaders in the music world
- Training in classroom pedagogy as well as in studio teaching, leading to actual teaching responsibilities
- Flexibility within the degree structure to enable each student to pursue independent projects and interests
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Classroom Pedagogy
- Analytical Approaches
- Doctoral Seminar: Career Skills
- Doctoral Seminar: Repertory
- Solo Repertory for Doctoral Students
- Doctoral Seminar in Musicology
- Doctoral Individual Project
- Pedagogy for Doctoral Students
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Music View 183 other PhDs in Music in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Application Form & Fee
- Transcripts
- Official Test Scores
- English Language Proficiency (International applicants only)
- Statement of Purpose
- Writing Sample
- 4 Recommendation Letters
- Programs of Performances
- Complete Repertoire List
- Audition Details
- Diagnostic Exams
Tuition Fee
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International
31950 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31950 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
31950 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31950 USD per year during 36 months. -
In-State
31950 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31950 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Houston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Musical Arts.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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