DMA Performance: Winds and Percussion (Bassoon, Clarinet, Euphonium, Flute, French Horn, Oboe, Percussion, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba) at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The DMA in Performance: Winds & Percussion is a rigorous three-year course of study culminating in three doctoral recitals in lieu of a dissertation. Full-tuition fellowship funding is provided to nearly all DMA students, most also receive health benefits and a stipend through a Graduate Student Assistantship.

Faculty: School of Music, Theatre & Dance | Department: Department of Winds and Percussion | Duration: 3 years (normally six terms of full-time study beyond the master's degree) | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Awarded on demonstrated competence rather than a set number of credit hours. Candidacy is attained at the start of the sixth term, with at least one academic year of full-time residence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

SMTD graduate applicants apply through the Rackham Graduate School application plus an artistic profile, with pre-screening and audition/interview requirements set by programme. Applicants whose native language is not English submit TOEFL, ECPE, MET or IELTS scores (required before an audition can be scheduled for DMA Jazz). GRE is not required. DMA applications are due December 1.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 3 years (normally six terms of full-time study beyond the master's degree)

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

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