Overview

About the program

Our graduate programs let you hone your musical talents by working with world-class faculty who will give you the skills and confidence you need to build a successful career in performance, instruction or research. This DMA in Music Performance is offered at the University of South Carolina.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Literature
Pedagogy
Recital Preparation
Document Preparation
Solo Recital
Lecture Recital
Opera/Oratorio Role
Concerto Recital
Chamber Recital

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Performance View 70 other PhDs in Music Performance in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in music or music education (or the equivalent) to meet minimum admission requirements for a doctoral degree.

Required Documents

Audition
Doctoral Residency and Statement Forms
Official Transcripts
TOEFL/IELTS Score (international students)
3 Letters of Recommendation
Typed Repertory List
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Writing Sample(s)

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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Tuition Fee

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International

29760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 36 months.
National

29760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 36 months.
In-State

13734 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6867 USD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Columbia

999 - 1508 USD /month

Living costs

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