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DMA Violin Performance at Rice University

Rice University, United States

Programme overview

DMA Violin Performance is a doctoral degree programme at Rice University in Music (Shepherd School of Music). The degree totals 90 credit hours.

Faculty: Shepherd School of Music  |  Department: Music  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 90 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A live audition is required for Instrumental Performance and Vocal Performance applicants. Composition applicants must submit a portfolio of representative works and interview with faculty. All doctoral applicants must complete exams in Music History and Music Theory and provide a recent research or analytic paper.

Most doctoral applications for Fall 2027 close December 1, 2026 (Mechanical Engineering December 15, Computer Science January 1, 2027); applications open September 1, 2026 through the Rice graduate portal (gradapply.rice.edu). Application fee is generally $85, waived for some doctoral applicants.

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