Music Conducting, Choral (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting is offered within the College of Music's Music Conducting DMA. Conducting appearances and recorded programmes replace the conventional dissertation, alongside coursework and comprehensive examinations.

Faculty: College of Music | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Students complete 8 credits of conducting seminars (including MUS 958C Seminar in Choral Conducting), MUS 830 Research Methods and Materials in Music, three 800/900-level music theory courses, at least 6 credits of graduate music history and 6 elective credits; pass comprehensive examinations in musicology, music theory and conducting; and present recorded conducting appearances. Choral majors also take a special-topics section on score study and interpretation through string bowing and demonstrate vocal pedagogy proficiency.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master's degree in music or 30 credits of approved coursework and an acceptable live performance audition. Applicants upload a prescreening video through the digital portfolio after submitting the Music Supplemental Application; invited applicants are contacted for a live audition by the director of choral activities. Applicants submit both the MSU Graduate Application and the College of Music Supplemental Application, both due December 1; unofficial transcripts may be uploaded for review, with official transcripts required on admission; personal statement of 300-500 words; three letters of recommendation (submitted through the Graduate Application); a curriculum vitae is required for fellowship or teaching assistantship consideration. International applicants complete the MSU international applicant checklist.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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