Music: Performance and Composition, Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)
The Doctor of Musical Arts degree requires the satisfactory completion of a significant body of coursework that, in the student's and Graduate Advisor's judgement, prepares the student for the preliminary examination that leads to admission to candidacy, as well as certain specific courses required in each area of specialization. A grade of B- or better is required in all courses used to fulfill requirements for the degree. A dissertation (whether written, or in project form) is required for all doctoral degrees in music. A principal advisor for the dissertation will be chosen by the student and the academic advisor; the principal advisor and the student will then nominate the remaining members of the dissertation committee. The student must submit a detailed prospectus of the dissertation to the members of the dissertation committee and the graduate director, and must be admitted to candidacy prior to the approval of the dissertation committee by the Graduate School. The dissertation must be successfully defended before the entire dissertation committee. The Doctor of Musical Arts degree requires a Written Dissertation, a Recording Project, a Performance Project, or a Musical Composition. Some Doctoral of Musical Arts degrees have an option of a Written Dissertation or a Performance Dissertation.
D.M.A. in Composition
Non-course requirements for composition students include a pre-candidacy scholarly paper and a recital presentation of original music composed while in the degree program at Maryland. The recital presentation must take place prior to the defense of the dissertation project.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP719 | Interpretation and Repertoire (MUSP719T - Lessons) | 8 |
| Studies in Areas Supporting the Major 1 | 15 | |
| Other course in Music 2 | 5 | |
| Dissertation Research Requirements | ||
| MUSP899 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 12 |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
D.M.A. in Conducting
Non-course requirements for conducting students include proficiencies in diction, voice, and piano. Students must also submit a pre-candidacy paper.
Choral Conducting Specialization
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance, Principal Medium | ||
| MUSP719 | Interpretation and Repertoire (MUSP719U) | 6 |
| MUSP815 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy (MUSP815U) | 4 |
| Performance-Related Courses | ||
| MUSC659 | Seminar in Repertoire and Pedagogy | 8 |
| MUSC645 | Seminar in Vocal Pedagogy | 3 |
| MUSC757 | Aural Skills for Conductors | 1 |
| MUSC758 | Advanced Aural Skills for Conductors | 3 |
| Academic Courses in Music 1 | 9 | |
| Dissertation Research Requirements | ||
| MUSC899 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 6 |
| MUSP899 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 6 |
| Total Credits | 46 | |
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Including MUSC648
Orchestral Conducting Specialization
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance, Principal Medium | ||
| MUSP719 | Interpretation and Repertoire (MUSP719U) | 6 |
| MUSP815 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy (MUSP815U) | 4 |
| Performance-Related Courses | ||
| MUSC689 | Advanced Conducting | 2 |
| MUSC659 | Seminar in Repertoire and Pedagogy | 6 |
| MUSP679 | Practicum | 2 |
| MUSC629 | Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC757 | Aural Skills for Conductors | 1 |
| MUSC758 | Advanced Aural Skills for Conductors | 3 |
| Academic Courses in Music 1 | 9 | |
| Dissertation Research Requirements | ||
| MUSP899 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 6 |
| MUSC899 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 6 |
| Total Credits | 46 | |
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Including MUSC648
Wind Conducting Specialization
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance, Principal Medium | ||
| MUSP719 | Interpretation and Repertoire (MUSP719U) | 6 |
| MUSP815 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy (MUSP815U) | 4 |
| Performance-Related Courses | ||
| MUSC689 | Advanced Conducting | 2 |
| MUSC659 | Seminar in Repertoire and Pedagogy (MUSC659C) | 6 |
| MUSP679 | Practicum | 3 |
| MUSC757 | Aural Skills for Conductors | 1 |
| MUSC758 | Advanced Aural Skills for Conductors | 3 |
| Academic Courses in Music 1 | 9 | |
| Dissertation Research Requirements | ||
| MUSP899 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 6 |
| MUSC899 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 6 |
| Total Credits | 46 | |
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Including MUSC648
D.M.A. in Performance
All students in the Performance track must also submit a pre-candidacy paper. Additional non-course requirements may vary in each specialization.
Piano Solo specialization
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance, Principal Medium | ||
| MUSP719 | Interpretation and Repertoire (MUSP719A) | 2 |
| MUSP815 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy (MUSP815A) | 4 |
| MUSP816 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy (MUSP816A) | 4 |
| Performance-Related Courses | ||
| MUSC800 | Advanced Seminar in Music Pedagogy (MUSC800P) | 3 |
| MUSC801 | Advanced Seminar in Music Pedagogy (MUSC801P) | 3 |
| MUSC830 | Doctoral Seminar in Music Literature (MUSC830P) | 3 |
| MUSC831 | Doctoral Seminar in Music Literature (MUSC831P) | 3 |
| Academic Courses in Music | ||
| MUSC648 | Seminar in Music Research | 3 |
| Two additional courses | 6 | |
| Dissertation | 12 | |
| Performance Dissertation: | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Written Dissertation: | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Total Credits | 43 | |
Collaborative Piano specialization
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance, Principal Medium | ||
| MUSP719 | Interpretation and Repertoire (MUSP719A) | 2 |
| MUSP815 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy (MUSP815A) | 4 |
| MUSP816 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy (MUSP816A) | 4 |
| Performance-Related Courses | ||
| MUSC800 | Advanced Seminar in Music Pedagogy (MUSC800A) | 3 |
| MUSC801 | Advanced Seminar in Music Pedagogy (MUSC801A) | 3 |
| MUSC802 | Advanced Seminar in Music Pedagogy III (MUSC802A) | 3 |
| MUSC830 | Doctoral Seminar in Music Literature (MUSC830A) | 3 |
| MUSC831 | Doctoral Seminar in Music Literature (MUSC831A) | 3 |
| MUSC832 | Doctoral Seminar in Music Literature (MUSC832A) | 3 |
| Academic Courses in Music | ||
| MUSC648 | Seminar in Music Research | 3 |
| Two additional courses | 6 | |
| Dissertation | 12 | |
| Performance Dissertation: | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Written Dissertation: | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Total Credits | 49 | |
Strings specialization
Students in the Strings specialization must participate in orchestra for each of the first four semesters in which they receive applied instruction in their major performance area.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance, Principal Medium | ||
| MUSP719 | Interpretation and Repertoire (MUSP719A) | 2 |
| MUSP815 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy (MUSP815A) | 4 |
| MUSP816 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy (MUSP816A) | 4 |
| Performance-Related Courses | ||
| MUSC800 | Advanced Seminar in Music Pedagogy (MUSC800S) | 3 |
| MUSC801 | Advanced Seminar in Music Pedagogy (MUSC801S) | 3 |
| MUSC830 | Doctoral Seminar in Music Literature (MUSC830S) | 3 |
| MUSC831 | Doctoral Seminar in Music Literature (MUSC831S) | 3 |
| Academic Courses in Music | ||
| MUSC648 | Seminar in Music Research | 3 |
| Two additional courses | 6 | |
| Dissertation | 12 | |
| Performance Dissertation: | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Written Dissertation: | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Total Credits | 43 | |
Voice specialization
Students in the Voice specialization must complete one year each (or its equivalent) of college-level study of Italian, French, and German. Students must also pass the piano proficiency exam.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance, Principal Medium | ||
| MUSP719 | Interpretation and Repertoire (MUSP719B) | 2 |
| MUSP815 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy (MUSP815B) | 4 |
| MUSP816 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy (MUSP816B) | 4 |
| Performance-Related Courses | ||
| MUSC800 | Advanced Seminar in Music Pedagogy (MUSC800V) | 3 |
| MUSC801 | Advanced Seminar in Music Pedagogy (MUSC801V) | 3 |
| MUSC830 | Doctoral Seminar in Music Literature (MUSC830V) | 3 |
| MUSC831 | Doctoral Seminar in Music Literature (MUSC831V) | 3 |
| Academic Courses in Music | ||
| MUSC648 | Seminar in Music Research | 3 |
| Two additional courses | 6 | |
| Dissertation | 12 | |
| Performance Dissertation: | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Written Dissertation: | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Total Credits | 43 | |
Voice Pedagogy specialization
Voice Pedagogy students must complete one year each (or its equivalent) of college-level study of Italian, French, and German. Students must also pass a piano proficiency exam.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance, Principal Medium | ||
| MUSP719 | Interpretation and Repertoire (MUSP719B) | 2 |
| MUSP815 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy (MUSP815B) | 4 |
| MUSP816 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy (MUSP816B) | 4 |
| Performance-Related Courses | ||
| MUSC800 | Advanced Seminar in Music Pedagogy (MUSC800V) | 3 |
| MUSC801 | Advanced Seminar in Music Pedagogy (MUSC801V) | 3 |
| MUSC830 | Doctoral Seminar in Music Literature (MUSC830V) | 3 |
| MUSC831 | Doctoral Seminar in Music Literature (MUSC831V) | 3 |
| Academic Courses in Music | ||
| MUSC699 | Selected Topics in Music | 3 |
| MUSC648 | Seminar in Music Research | 3 |
| Two additional courses | 6 | |
| Dissertation | 12 | |
| Performance Dissertation: | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Written Dissertation: | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Total Credits | 46 | |
Voice Opera specialization
Students in the Voice Opera specialization must complete one year each (or its equivalent) of college-level study of Italian, French, and German. Students must complete an advanced diction course if they do not have prior experience. Students must also complete a piano proficiency exam.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance, Principal Medium | ||
| MUSP719 | Interpretation and Repertoire (MUSP719B) | 2 |
| MUSP815 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy (MUSP815B) | 4 |
| MUSP816 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy (MUSP816B) | 4 |
| MUSP817 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy (MUSP817X) | 4 |
| Performance-Related Courses | ||
| MUSC800 | Advanced Seminar in Music Pedagogy (MUSC800V) | 3 |
| MUSC801 | Advanced Seminar in Music Pedagogy (MUSC801V) | 3 |
| MUSC830 | Doctoral Seminar in Music Literature (MUSC830V) | 3 |
| MUSC831 | Doctoral Seminar in Music Literature (MUSC831V) | 3 |
| MUSC811 | Doctoral Opera Techniques | 2 |
| MUSC812 | Doctoral Opera Techniques II | 2 |
| MUSC813 | Doctoral Opera Techniques III | 2 |
| MUSC814 | Doctoral Opera Techniques IV | 2 |
| Academic Courses in Music | ||
| MUSC648 | Seminar in Music Research | 3 |
| Two additional courses | 6 | |
| Dissertation | 12 | |
| Performance Dissertation: | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Written Dissertation: | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Total Credits | 55 | |
Winds and Percussion specialization
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance, Principal Medium | ||
| MUSP719 | Interpretation and Repertoire | 2 |
| MUSP815 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy | 4 |
| MUSP816 | Interpretation, Performance, and Pedagogy | 4 |
| Performance-Related Courses | ||
| MUSC800 | Advanced Seminar in Music Pedagogy (MUSC800W) | 3 |
| MUSC801 | Advanced Seminar in Music Pedagogy (MUSC801W) | 3 |
| MUSC830 | Doctoral Seminar in Music Literature (MUSC830W) | 3 |
| MUSC831 | Doctoral Seminar in Music Literature (MUSC831W) | 3 |
| MUSC608 | Chamber Music Repertory | 2 |
| or MUSC629 | Ensemble | |
| Academic Courses in Music | ||
| MUSC648 | Seminar in Music Research | 3 |
| Two additional courses | 6 | |
| Dissertation | 12 | |
| Performance Dissertation: | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Written Dissertation: | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Total Credits | 45 | |