Doctor of Musical Arts (Piano Performance) PHD Program By University of Utah |Top Universities
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Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Study Level

PHD

Students graduating with a DMA degree in piano performance will demonstrate performance competence at the highest professional level with historical and theoretical knowledge supportive of the development of individualized interpretations. Competencies also include a broad knowledge of repertory and literature (source: NASM Handbook, p. 113). 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. Learning Outcomes Individual talents, interests and philosophies that can be used creatively to preserve and extend our cultural heritage. Professional competence and expertise in performance and interpretation. Scholarly competence in the organization, interpretation, and evaluation of knowledge. Competence in the communication and dissemination of knowledge. Competence in the communication and dissemination of knowledge. Potential to solve contemporary problems in various aspects of music. Potential to serve as an effective university faculty member. Doctoral students will be artistic and experienced piano performers. Students will demonstrate advanced musical and pedagogical knowledge and research/writing skills necessary to function effectively as professional performers and university-level teachers.

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Study Level

PHD

Students graduating with a DMA degree in piano performance will demonstrate performance competence at the highest professional level with historical and theoretical knowledge supportive of the development of individualized interpretations. Competencies also include a broad knowledge of repertory and literature (source: NASM Handbook, p. 113). 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. Learning Outcomes Individual talents, interests and philosophies that can be used creatively to preserve and extend our cultural heritage. Professional competence and expertise in performance and interpretation. Scholarly competence in the organization, interpretation, and evaluation of knowledge. Competence in the communication and dissemination of knowledge. Competence in the communication and dissemination of knowledge. Potential to solve contemporary problems in various aspects of music. Potential to serve as an effective university faculty member. Doctoral students will be artistic and experienced piano performers. Students will demonstrate advanced musical and pedagogical knowledge and research/writing skills necessary to function effectively as professional performers and university-level teachers.

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