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DMA Conducting: Choral at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The DMA in Choral Conducting is a rigorous three-year course of study for highly qualified professional conductors, with conducting and rehearsal technique, score study and historically important and contemporary repertoire. The choral conducting studio is limited in size, so students conduct choirs of varying size and repertoire focus, opera and other instrumental ensembles.

Faculty: School of Music, Theatre & Dance  |  Department: Department of Conducting  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: Application deadline December 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Study includes conducting technique, score study and repertoire surveys; the degree culminates in public conducting performances equivalent to three concerts in lieu of a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline December 1. Nearly all DMA students receive full-tuition fellowships, health benefits and a stipend attached to a Graduate Student Assistantship. At least one academic year of full-time residence is required.

Intake: Application deadline December 1

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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