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DMA Performance at University of North Texas

University of North Texas, United States

Programme overview

A Doctor of Musical Arts with a major in performance (including conducting and jazz studies) with related fields such as collaborative piano, composition, early music, music education, opera and sacred music.

Faculty: College of Music  |  Department: College of Music  |  Duration: Minimum three years, at least 84 hours beyond the bachelor's degree (54 hours beyond the first 30)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Denton, TX, United States

What you will study

Minimum 84 hours beyond the bachelor's degree with residence of two consecutive long terms at 9 hours each (four for conducting). Participation in performance laboratories and ensembles may be required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to UNT through the Toulouse Graduate School and to the College of Music; pass a performance audition on required repertoire; evaluation of transcripts; resume or CV; repertoire list for the last five years; take the Graduate Placement Examination. Conducting applicants submit resume, repertoire lists, written analysis, video recordings, statement of career objectives and three letters of recommendation by the first Monday in December. Jazz studies applicants are accepted by audition.

Duration: Minimum three years; at least 84 hours beyond the bachelor's degree

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unt.edu/

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