Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance: Strings
Application deadlines are specific to degree programs. See our Graduate Admissions page for a list of all deadlines.
The DMA is designed for string players at the highest level of performing ability, augmented through interaction, mentorship and study with artist-faculty. The goal is to develop leaders in the performing arts with the potential for leadership roles and teaching careers at the highest level.
Curriculum
Final Project:
three recitals in lieu of a dissertation
Courses
SMTD offers a wide variety of courses across all disciplines.
Silent Advisor
Degree requirements and term-by-term layout for current students.
Funding
SMTD provides funding for those admitted to the DMA equal to the full cost of tuition, health insurance, and a small stipend. As such, this is a highly competitive admissions and audition process. We encourage you to carefully curate your application and audition materials to present only your very best work.
In addition to the funding packages offered by the SMTD, Rackham students are also eligible to apply for a wide range of fellowships to fund research, travel, and performance.
Residency Requirement
At least one academic year of full-time residence is required.
Faculty
Richard Aaron
Danielle Belen
Aaron Berofsky
Eric Chin
Caroline Coade
Christian Colberg
Amir Eldan
David Halen
Joan Holland
Fabiola Kim
Pei-Ling Lin
Joseph Maile
Jeremiah Shaw
Nicholas Walker
Performance Opportunities
From large ensembles in celebrated concert halls to chamber groups in intimate recital spaces, performance opportunities across all disciplines abound, with nearly 900 student performances each academic year. Whether your focus is on early, classical, or contemporary music, whether your passion is for jazz, electronic, or world music, there is an ensemble—or in many cases, multiple ensembles—to suit your interests.
Orchestras
SMTD orchestras offer numerous concerts each season, performing notable works in the symphonic repertoire as well as abundant newly commissioned works.
Chamber Music
The thriving chamber music scene at SMTD offers students nearly limitless options to perform, innovate, and collaborate in small, self-driven, and diverse ensembles.
Early Music Ensembles
Students interested in historically oriented performance have opportunities to explore music from across the centuries, performed on authentic period instruments and high-quality replicas.
Solo & Studio Recitals
Across all disciplines, students perform and study with their peers in studio classes and perform for the public in solo student recitals and studio recitals.
Jazz Ensembles
With large and small jazz ensembles exploring a range of styles, SMTD offers abundant opportunities for students – music majors and non-majors alike – to perform.