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Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Historical Performance at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

The Doctor of Musical Arts in Historical Performance program at Boston University provides a training ground for students pursuing performance and teaching careers either as instrumentalists on period instruments or as singers specializing in music of the 16th–18th centuries.

Faculty: College of Fine Arts  |  Duration: 30 units required  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

The Doctoral of Musical Arts in Historical Performance is granted upon successful completion of a program of study, written and oral qualifying examinations, and terminal projects appropriate to the student’s field of specialization. Students must complete a minimum of 48 term units with grades no lower than B– in graduate-level coursework.

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Application information

USD 31,744 a year (2026-27). School of Music graduate programs (7-11.5 credits per semester) tuition for 2026-27, per year; the rate band the programme belongs to. Applied Music Fee, where applicable, is excluded. Source

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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