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Musical Arts, DMA at George Mason University

George Mason University, United States

Programme overview

The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) requires 90 credits, 60 credits beyond the Master's degree in music. The doctor of musical arts concentrations are composition, conducting, and performance. While these concentrations share some of the required coursework, each is also distinct in course requirements.

Faculty: College of Visual and Performing Arts  |  Duration: 90 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 90 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Graduate Jazz Improvisation; Topics in Music Theory; Analytical Techniques; Graduate Orchestration; Advanced Jazz Improvisation; Graduate Jazz Arranging.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified on the Graduate Admissions policy page . Specific graduate admissions requirements can be found on the College of Visual and Performing Arts Graduate Admissions requirements page .

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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