Doctoral of Musical Arts in Piano Performance

The D.M.A. is the terminal professional practical degree in music, designed for performers and conductors wishing to acquire the highest performance abilities. Graduates will have attained the academic qualifications generally accepted for teaching at the college level. Entering students in the vocal performance track are expected to have appropriate language proficiencies in French, German, and Italian. Remedial work may be required upon recommendation of the adviser and committee. Recitals and a final written project are planned in conjunction with the candidate's committee, which consists of at least three graduate faculty members: the adviser, a representative from academic studies, and at least one other member at large. Two tracks are offered: Performance and Conducting. Each track requires a minimum of 90 credits beyond the baccalaureate degree (93 for the D.M.A. in choral conducting). Students entering the program with an approved master's degree or its equivalent may apply credits toward the D.M.A. The graduate music faculty will determine the viability and number of transfer credits.

The applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from an educational institution of recognized standing.The applicant must have adequate preparation in the chosen field of study and must show potential to undertake advanced study and research as evidenced by academic performance and experience.At the baccalaureate level, the applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, or equivalent, to attain full standing in a graduate degree program. Applicants whose last degree completed is a graduate degree may be admitted in full standing if the final GPA of that degree is at least 3.0 or equivalent.A statement of purpose is required for admission consideration and must be uploaded to your online application.Please include the following information in your statement:•Reasons for pursuing graduate study•Special interests within your chosen discipline•Background preparation in your proposed field of study•Relevant skills or experience that you have acquiredThree (3) letters of recommendation are required from persons familiar with your academic achievementsSubmit one official transcript (statement of marks) from each college or university at which you have been enrolled or are currently enrolled. Include both undergradu-ate and graduate coursework, as well as continuing education credits (if applicable).Official original transcripts (statement of marks) are required to be sent from each institution attended, whether or not a degree was earned, and even if courses were transferred to another university