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  Doctor of Musical Arts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
For the Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance, Keyboard Performance and Pedagogy, Composition, Jazz Composition, Jazz Performance, and Conducting, the candidate must meet all the general requirements for the Ph.D. degree with respect to residence, research tool requirements, total minimum hours, and written and oral examinations.
Overseeing the doctoral essay or lecture recital, including approval of the topic and proposal, supervision of the writing of the essay or lecture recital, assessment of the quality of the final essay or lecture recital, and the quality of the final essay defense.
D.M.A. students in performance, jazz performance, or keyboard performance and pedagogy may present one recital before the qualifying written examination (provided they have passed their qualifying recital).
www.miami.edu /umbulletin/grad/mu/dma.htm   (1463 words)

  
  Doctor of Musical Arts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The D.M.A. is intended for musicians who wish to combine the highest attainments in their area of specialization with doctoral-level academic study in music.
D.M.A. students typically complete applied studies culminating in several solo recitals, take courses within their area of specialization (as well as related courses in music theory and music history), and write a thesis or dissertation.
The D.M.A. (awarded by some institutions as a Doctor of Music, abbreviated D.M. or D.Mus.) is widely available in performance (sometimes with a specialization in pedagogy and/or literature), composition, and conducting; the D.M.A. in music education is less common.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Doctor_of_Musical_Arts   (204 words)

  
 USC School of Music
The chosen doctoral minor may not have been the student’s major at the master’s level nor may it be in another area of the degree major (performance majors may not choose a doctoral minor in another area of performance, and conducting majors may not choose another area of conducting).
For all doctoral students except those in composition, 18 of these credits must be completed in residence on the Columbia campus within a span of three consecutive regular semesters, with a least one semester being spent in full-time study (at least nine credits per semester for regular students and six for graduate assistants).
The intent of doctoral residency is to ensure that doctoral students benefit from and contribute to the complete spectrum of educational and professional opportunities provided by the graduate faculty of a comprehensive university.
www.music.sc.edu /AP/Grad/DoctoralDegreeReq.html   (4411 words)

  
 Doctor of Musical Arts
The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) is a comprehensive professional degree granted by the School of Music in choral music, church music, composition, music education or performance.
The qualifying examination for the D.M.A. is administered by the student's guidance committee.
For the D.M.A. in church music there are two options for fulfilling dissertation requirements, the choice to be made by the candidate in consultation with the guidance committee.
www.usc.edu /dept/publications/cat98/music/music9.html   (2457 words)

  
 Doctor of Musical Arts Degree   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The objective of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in solo performance, conducting, or composition is to develop the musician-scholar - one who displays mastery of a professional medium and is well equipped with scholarly attitudes and abilities.
The School of Music nurtures the creativity, artistry, and scholarship of students and faculty; educates students to achieve a high level of accomplishment as educators, performers, and scholars; and enriches the education of all students through the study and practice of music.
Doctoral students may apply for a waiver of the requirement of MUSC 881 (Music Bibliography and Research Techniques), by presenting a syllabus for a comparable course taken at the master's level and taking a brief diagnostic test to show mastery of the basic information and skills offered in MUSC 881.
www.mwu.edu /new_page_80.htm   (1459 words)

  
 Doctor of Musical Arts -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Doctor of Musical Arts degree (D.M.A., or A.Mus.D.), like other doctorates, is an (An award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study) academic degree of the highest level.
The D.M.A. is widely available in performance (sometimes with a specialization in pedagogy and/or literature), composition, and conducting; the D.M.A. in music education is less common.
A list of doctoral degree designations can be found at: (One of the highest academic degrees conferred by a university) doctorate.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/do/doctor_of_musical_arts.htm   (178 words)

  
 Shepherd School of Music - DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS IN OBOE PERFORMANCE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
DMA applicants are required to submit an example of expository writing dealing with a subject that relates to music.
Students in the Doctor of Musical Arts degree program at the Shepherd School of Music will be expected to participate fully in the activities of the Shepherd School and to be involved in orchestral, chamber, and solo performance as well as in the academic course offerings of the school.
Music 523: Bibliography and Research Methods is required, but comparable bibliog­raphy courses from the master's degree may be counted, with the approval of the musicology department.
www.ruf.rice.edu /~musi/graduate/dmaoboe.html   (1327 words)

  
 Doctor of Musical Arts
The program is offered to persons who have demonstrated musical and academic competence through completion of a master's degree in music and interest and effectiveness in music education through completion of successful teaching experience.
Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree in music education, music pedagogy, or the equivalent, from a regionally accredited institution plus a masters degree in music, music education, or education.
Other studies in music, including: music theory, music literature, applied music, conducting, and ensemble (maximum of 8 credits of ensemble may be applied to degree in addition to maximum of 4 credits of ensemble completed at Master degree level).
www.su.edu /CONSERVATORY/scon/Academics/DegreePrg/graduate/courses/DMA/dma_me_home.htm   (509 words)

  
 Doctor of Musical Arts (Instrumental): School of Music: University of Minnesota   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The degree is designed to represent superior accomplishment in the practical aspects of music with an emphasis on the art of performing and teaching.
After passing these Preliminary Exams, the doctoral candidate in consultation with his/her advisor chooses a topic for the DMA project document, which is typically related to one of the final recitals or to the individual’s course of study.
Depending on the eventual topic of the project, it might be suitable to appoint a co-advisor from outside the faculty of the School of Music, subject to that person’s approval.
music.umn.edu /study/dmaInst.php   (882 words)

  
 CWRU General Bulletin 93-95
The Department of Music is distinctive in offering special areas of concentration to the student on both the undergraduate and the graduate level, and in both the music and music education programs.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance (modern instruments) or Composition: Information may be obtained from the Cleveland Institute of Music, 11021 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106.
This doctorate is granted in recognition of outstanding performing ability in early music combined with superior scholarly ability in the field of early music performance practices.
www.cwru.edu /bulletin/96_98/ArtsSciences/music.html   (6187 words)

  
 Doctor of Musical Arts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The member of the doctoral student's committee are selected by the student in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies in Music with the approval of the Committee on Graduate Studies in Music.
The evaluations of the areas are considered by the members of the doctoral committee, who may follow up on the written exams in the oral exam, and who are the individuals who subsequently vote on the student's success in the exam.
For Music Theory, a take-home exercise in preparation for a comprehensive analysis of specific musical works will be followed by a single three-hour examination of the candidate's knowledge of Music Theory.
www.wvu.edu /~music/dma.htm   (2205 words)

  
 UNCG School of Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
DMA auditions require special scheduling procedures and normally will not be conducted on the published audition dates for master's and undergraduate students.
D.M.A. The applicant will prepare a full recital, with appropriate literature in each style period, from which a 20 to 30 minute audition will be performed.
NOTE REGARDING D.M.A. Following the invitation from the Associate Dean, the applicant should contact the Director of Choral Activities, the Director of Bands, or the Director of Orchestras to schedule a time and repertory for the audition-a minimum of two compositions.
www.uncg.edu /mus/student/dma-program.html   (1103 words)

  
 Doctor of Musical Arts
The Doctor of Musical Arts degree (D.M.A.), offered in composition, performance, and theoretical studies, is a rigorous and selective program intended for musicians who combine the highest attainments in their major area with proven accomplishment in musicology and theoretical studies.
Normally, the equivalent of five full-time semesters (8-10 credits per semester, not including recital and research credits) is needed to complete the D.M.A. degree; students must be full-time in their first year.
Performers present three full-length recitals accompanied by extensive program notes (one of the recitals may be a lecture/recital), and complete a major writing project based on academic research; composers present one recital of chamber music and a dissertation (large-scale original work with an analytical paper).
www.newenglandconservatory.edu /degrees/doctor.html   (257 words)

  
 Mason Gross School of the Arts - Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education program is a special track of the D.M.A. program.
It is designed for professional music educators who seek to expand and refine their teaching and musical skills and to broaden their knowledge of current music education research and practice, either to advance in their teaching or supervisory positions or to prepare for a career in higher education.
The courses are offered by the Music Department and the Graduate School of Education and include advanced studies in music education, theory, history, and research, as well as a cognate area of the student's choice, such as performance, conducting, musicology, composition, or educational administration.
www.masongross.rutgers.edu /music/mus_grad_academic_dmaed.html   (251 words)

  
 Doctoral Study in Music Performance 
Completion of a baccalaureate degree in music, or the equivalent, from a regionally accredited institution is required.
The DMA in Performance program includes required performance studies (applied major study, recitals, including a lecture recital, and applied pedagogy and repertoire), selected courses in music theory and literature, a research component, and elective study.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance degree students achieves candidacy upon successful completion of the comprehensive examinations and after any deficiencies identified in diagnostic examinations are removed.
www.su.edu /conservatory/scon/Academics/DegreePrg/Graduate/courses/DMA/dma_performance.htm   (1292 words)

  
 The University of Melbourne - R 3.296 - Doctor of Musical Arts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The University of Melbourne - R 3.296 - Doctor of Musical Arts
(i) qualified for the degree of master of Music in performance at this or another university or tertiary educational institution which qualification is recognised by the faculty of Music ("the faculty") pursuant to Statute 11.1.6 as appropriate for the purposes of this regulation; or
may be admitted to the degree of doctor of Musical Arts.
www.unimelb.edu.au /ExecServ/Statutes/r3296.htm   (263 words)

  
 Faculty of Music - Doctor of Musical Arts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Faculty of Music - Doctor of Musical Arts
The Doctor of Musical Arts degree is a professional coursework Faculty doctorate in music performance.
With the exception of the Preliminary DMA Recital, which must be passed in its entirety at the first attempt for candidature to be confirmed, the examiners may either pass all subsequent recitals in their entirety or request that some part of the performance be repeated within a time limit set by the examiners.
www.music.unimelb.edu.au /courses/grad07.html   (871 words)

  
 Baroque music research & performance earns Australia's first Doctor of Musical Arts : Media Releases : News : The ...
The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) is a professional doctorate offered by the Faculty of Music at the University and is the first music performance higher degree to be offered by any Australian university.
Known mostly for her recordings of baroque music, Ms Lacey made an advanced performance study of the recorder for the DMA, and wrote a thesis on contemporary attitudes to the performance of Baroque music.
The Doctor of Musical Arts degree is a professional doctorate which is the apex of a degree hierarchy in music performance at the University of Melbourne.
uninews.unimelb.edu.au /articleid_175.html   (931 words)

  
 THE HARTT SCHOOL | Admission   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Doctor of Musical Arts and Artist Diploma applicants in performance must submit with their completed application a preliminary videotape (VHS format) or DVD on or before the application deadline.
Applicants in music history--scholarship and research emphasis are required to interview with a faculty memer in the music history department.
Applicants in music history--performance practice emphasis are required to interview with a faculty memer in the music history department.
www.hartford.edu /hartt/admission/graduate/audition.asp   (2200 words)

  
 Division of Music, School of Performing Arts, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
Prior to her move to Birmingham, she was music specialist with the Rochester (New York) City School District, where she taught in the magnet School of the Arts and was involved with curriculum writing and school-based planning.
Donald Sanders obtained the Bachelor of Music degree from the University of South Carolina; the Master of Music degree from Michigan State University; the Master of Philosophy degree from the University of Kansas and the Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology from the University of Kansas.
Sargent holds the Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in trumpet performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the Bachelor of Science degree in instrumental music education from The University of Alabama.
www.samford.edu /schools/music/musicfac.html   (2978 words)

  
 Music
In music history, the areas are (1) medieval, renaissance, and baroque and (2) classical, romantic, and contemporary.
The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) is a professional degree program designed for students desiring high levels of performance, academic proficiency, and preparation for teaching positions at the university level.
The School of Music graduate diagnostic examinations in music theory and music history must be taken during the first semester of study, and all must be passed before the awarding of the Post-Bachelor’s Artist Diploma.
www.asu.edu /aad/catalogs/2001-2002/graduate/music.html   (2629 words)

  
 DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS
The doctor of musical arts (D.Mus.A.) is a professional degree for creative and performing students who possess the talent as well as the breadth of knowledge, background, outlook, and scholarly capacity requisite to a doctoral program.
After the residence requirements for the doctor of musical arts program have been satisfied, a student must enroll and pay tuition for fall and spring semesters of each year until attaining the degree or formally resigning.
Two doctoral seminars, one each in musicology and music theory, are required; prerequisites include 3 hours of bibliography and 6 hours each of graduate-level musicology and music theory.
www.colorado.edu /sacs/catalog97-98/music/DOCTOR_OF_MUSICAL_AR.html   (836 words)

  
 Elizabeth Gould, Music Education   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Previously, she served as visiting associate professor of music education at the University of Toronto, associate professor of music education at Boise State University, and director of bands and instructor of music at the University of Wisconsin–Marshfield/Wood County.
As an administrator, she has served as arts education director for the Idaho Commission on the Arts, associate director of the Michigan State University Community Music School, and interim executive director and community outreach director of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.
Elizabeth Gould holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in music education and wind ensemble conducting from the University of Oregon, the Master of Arts degree in music education from the University of Wyoming, and the Bachelor of Music degree in saxophone performance from DePauw University.
www.music.wisc.edu /html/bios/gould.html   (272 words)

  
 University of Miami - Department of Vocal Performance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
To complete their degrees, master's students are required to perform a recital and submit a recital paper which demonstrates the conductor's skills in dealing with the literature of five historical style periods.
The Doctor of Musical Arts degree, offered in Vocal Performance and Choral Conducting requires several recitals and culminates with a defense of the doctoral essay.
Must demonstrate ability to sing in English and in three foreign languages; have knowledge of the more difficult arias of opera and oratorio and of recitative in both the free and measured forms; have a thorough acquaintance with the general song literature; and be able to give a creditable recital.
www.music.miami.edu /programs/mvp/mvp.html   (1014 words)

  
 School of Music
The conducting, composition and music education concentrations require that the applicant document at least three years of appropriate experience in the field as a part of the complete résumé.
Conducting and Music Education Concentrations: A clear videotape of a rehearsal is required.
Music Composition Concentration: A portfolio presenting evidence of accomplishments as a composer is required.
music.asu.edu /academics/application_doc.htm   (508 words)

  
 BGSU ::Colleges::College of Musical Arts
The College of Musical Arts offers a full range of baccalaureate and master's degree programs to a student body numbering approximately 550 under the guidance of 56 distinguished full-time faculty.
Undergraduate majors are available in music education, music performance, music composition, jazz studies, world music and music history.
Graduate degrees include music education, music performance, music composition, music theory, music history and ethnomusicology; nine specializations are available in music performance and three specializations are available in music education.
www.bgsu.edu /colleges/music   (105 words)

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