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DMA and PhD Degrees
The following degree programs are administered through the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies and fall under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
Doctoral students should refer to the Handbook for Rackham Students in Music, Theatre & Dance (also known as the “blue book”) for degree requirements and policies.
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Doctor of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano
This term layout and silent advisor is provided as a guideline only. The sequence of elections and credits may vary based on individual circumstances. For more specific information, see the Handbook for Rackham Students in Music, Theatre & Dance.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition
This term layout and silent advisor is provided as a guideline only. The sequence of elections and credits may vary based on individual circumstances. For more specific information, see the Handbook for Rackham Students in Music, Theatre & Dance.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting: Band and Wind Ensemble
This term layout and silent advisor is provided as a guideline only. The sequence of elections and credits may vary based on individual circumstances. For more specific information, see the Handbook for Rackham Students in Music, Theatre & Dance.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting: Choral
This term layout and silent advisor is provided as a guideline only. The sequence of elections and credits may vary based on individual circumstances. For more specific information, see the Handbook for Rackham Students in Music, Theatre & Dance.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting: Orchestral
This term layout and silent advisor is provided as a guideline only. The sequence of elections and credits may vary based on individual circumstances. For more specific information, see the Handbook for Rackham Students in Music, Theatre & Dance.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance: Harpsichord
This term layout and silent advisor is provided as a guideline only. The sequence of elections and credits may vary based on individual circumstances. For more specific information, see the Handbook for Rackham Students in Music, Theatre & Dance.
DMA in Performance: Harpsichord – Pre-Candidacy Form
YEAR 1:
Fall Term 1 – Pre-Candidate (minimum 9 credit hours)
Music Performance 891 – Directed Performance (2-6 credit hours)
Musicology 503 – Music Bibliography (3 credit hours)
Pedagogy Requirement – Organ Literature 587 or 595 (3 credit hours)
Language Course or Exam (3-4 credit hours)
Winter Term 1 – Pre-Candidate (minimum 9 credit hours)
Music Performance 891 – Directed Performance (2-6 credit hours)
Musicology 500/600 level (3 credit hours)
Theory 500 level (3 credit hours)
Language Course or Exam (3-4 credit hours)
YEAR 2:
Fall Term 2 – Pre-Candidate (minimum 9 credit hours)
Music Performance 891 – Directed Performance (2-6 credit hours)
Music Performance 781 – Seminar in Performance Problems (2-4 credit hours)
Musicology 500/600 level (3 credit hours)
Theory 500 level (3 credit hours)
*Theory Prelim Examination
Winter Term 2 – Pre-candidate (minimum 9 credit hours)
Music Performance 891 – Directed Performance (2-6 credit hours)
Musicology 500 or 600 level (coursework alternative) (3 credit hours)
Musicology 500 or 600 level (coursework alternative) (3 credit hours)
*Performance Preliminary Examination
*Oral Preliminary Examination *Nominate Dissertation Committee
YEAR 3:
Fall Term 3 – Candidate (minimum 8 credit hours, up to 12 total credit hours)
Music Performance 995 (8 credit hours)
Optional course(s) (1-4 credit hours)
Dissertation Recital #1
Dissertation Recital #2
Winter Term 3 – Candidate (minimum 8 credit hours, up to 12 total credit hours)
Music Performance 995 (8 credit hours)
Optional course(s) (1-4 credit hours)
Dissertation Recital #3
*Final Defense – Complete Final Oral Examination and Dissertation Document
Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation
This term layout and silent advisor is provided as a guideline only. The sequence of elections and credits may vary based on individual circumstances. For more specific information, see the Handbook for Rackham Students in Music, Theatre & Dance.
- DMA in Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation – Pre-Candidacy Form
- DMA in Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation – Silent Advisor
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance: Organ
This term layout and silent advisor is provided as a guideline only. The sequence of elections and credits may vary based on individual circumstances. For more specific information, see the Handbook for Rackham Students in Music, Theatre & Dance.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance: Piano
This term layout and silent advisor is provided as a guideline only. The sequence of elections and credits may vary based on individual circumstances. For more specific information, see the Handbook for Rackham Students in Music, Theatre & Dance.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance: Sacred Music
This term layout and silent advisor is provided as a guideline only. The sequence of elections and credits may vary based on individual circumstances. For more specific information, see the Handbook for Rackham Students in Music, Theatre & Dance.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance: Strings
This term layout and silent advisor is provided as a guideline only. The sequence of elections and credits may vary based on individual circumstances. For more specific information, see the Handbook for Rackham Students in Music, Theatre & Dance.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance: Voice
This term layout and silent advisor is provided as a guideline only. The sequence of elections and credits may vary based on individual circumstances. For more specific information, see the Handbook for Rackham Students in Music, Theatre & Dance.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance: Winds and Percussion
This term layout and silent advisor is provided as a guideline only. The sequence of elections and credits may vary based on individual circumstances. For more specific information, see the Handbook for Rackham Students in Music, Theatre & Dance.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Pedagogy and Performance
This term layout and silent advisor is provided as a guideline only. The sequence of elections and credits may vary based on individual circumstances. For more specific information, see the Handbook for Rackham Students in Music, Theatre & Dance.