Doctor of Musical Arts (Conducting) PHD Programme By University of Utah |TopUniversities
Main Subject Area

Performing ArtsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Study Level

PHD

The doctoral degree program in conducting emphasizes the development of the full range of capabilities for leading ensembles at the highest musical levels. Graduate will be able to conceptualize and realize artistic aspirations for the performance of musical works. Competencies include advanced knowledge and skills in musicianship, theoretical and historical analysis, repertory, rehearsal technique, performance practices, and languages (source: NASM Handbook, p. 112). Students graduating with a DMA degree will complete significant coursework (12 credits hours) to prepare them for instructional competencies in a related field in music. Doctoral students are required to maintain a 3.0 or higher grade point average. A grade of “B-” or better is required for all music courses. Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate excellence in ensemble conducting at a professional level in order to work as conductors in academia and professional arts organizations. Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge in ensemble literature, music theory, music history, performance practice and pedagogy to provide a depth of knowledge for a professional career as a conductor. Students will demonstrate skills in ensemble building, programming, and arts management to facilitate success as an artistic director and conductor. Students will demonstrate superior skills as conductors for choral and/or instrumental ensembles at a professional level. Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge in ensemble literature and programming, music theory, music history, performances practice, choral diction or instrumental techniques, and pedagogy to provide a depth of knowledge for a professional career as a conductor. Students will demonstrate advanced musical and pedagogical knowledge and research/writing skills necessary to function effectively as professional performers and university level teachers.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Study Level

PHD

The doctoral degree program in conducting emphasizes the development of the full range of capabilities for leading ensembles at the highest musical levels. Graduate will be able to conceptualize and realize artistic aspirations for the performance of musical works. Competencies include advanced knowledge and skills in musicianship, theoretical and historical analysis, repertory, rehearsal technique, performance practices, and languages (source: NASM Handbook, p. 112). Students graduating with a DMA degree will complete significant coursework (12 credits hours) to prepare them for instructional competencies in a related field in music. Doctoral students are required to maintain a 3.0 or higher grade point average. A grade of “B-” or better is required for all music courses. Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate excellence in ensemble conducting at a professional level in order to work as conductors in academia and professional arts organizations. Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge in ensemble literature, music theory, music history, performance practice and pedagogy to provide a depth of knowledge for a professional career as a conductor. Students will demonstrate skills in ensemble building, programming, and arts management to facilitate success as an artistic director and conductor. Students will demonstrate superior skills as conductors for choral and/or instrumental ensembles at a professional level. Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge in ensemble literature and programming, music theory, music history, performances practice, choral diction or instrumental techniques, and pedagogy to provide a depth of knowledge for a professional career as a conductor. Students will demonstrate advanced musical and pedagogical knowledge and research/writing skills necessary to function effectively as professional performers and university level teachers.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
All international graduate applicants to the University of Utah must meet the following minimum Graduate School requirements: A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university or from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country. The Office of International Admissions will determine if applicants with international degrees meet the Graduate School's requirement of a recognized bachelor's degree. At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated for the last two years attended if schooling was done at a foreign institution, and based upon the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) if the student attended a U.S. institution. Other English Language Requirements: 550 on the TOEFL PBT (paper-based).

Jan-2000

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