36-46 Credits Required
DMA: Instrumental Performance DMA: Piano DMA: Jazz Studies
DMA: Instrumental Performance
DMA: Piano Studies
DMA: Jazz Studies
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Applied Study (private lessons) | 12 credits |
| Sub-Specialization (selected by advisement from the following areas: Music Theory, Performing Arts Administration, Music Business, Music Education, Music Technology, Screen Scoring, Vocal Pedagogy, Concert Music Composition, Individualized) | 12-13 credits |
| Music Theory (selected by advisement) | 3 credits |
| Research Methods (selected by advisement) | 3 credits |
| Guided Music Performance Electives (selected by advisement) | 3 credits |
| Three recitals (includes one lecture-recital) | 3 credits |
| Total credits | 36-37 credits |
DMA: Vocal Performance
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Applied Study (private lessons) | 12 credits |
| Sub-Specialization (selected by advisement from the following areas: Music Theory, Performing Arts Administration, Music Business, Music Education, Music Technology, Screen Scoring, Vocal Pedagogy, Concert Music Composition, Individualized) | 12-13 credits |
| Music Theory (selected by advisement) | 3 credits |
| Research Methods (selected by advisement) | 3 credits |
| Guided Vocal Performance Electives (by advisement) | 12 credits |
| Three recitals (includes one lecture-recital) | 3 credits |
| Total credits | 45-46 credits |
Sub-Specialization Credits: The Music Technology sub-specialization is 13 credits. All other sub-specializations are 12 credits.
Music Theory and History: All DMA applicants must complete a music theory placement examination within one week of the application due date. Information can be found on the Graduate Music Theory and History Entrance Requirements webpage.