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Doctor of Musical Arts

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Texas Christian University

Program Overview

The objective of the TCU Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree in performance, piano pedagogy, composition or conducting is to develop the musician-scholar one who displays a high level of mastery in a professional medium and is equipped with scholarly research skills. The program leading to the degree is designed to prepare musician-scholars for careers as creative artists and teachers at institutions of higher learning. Enrollment in the doctoral program is carefully monitored toward the goal of remaining highly selective and relatively small. Prospective DMA students must demonstrate the potential for both artistry and scholarship on the highest levels.

Program Key Stats

$56998 (Annual cost)



38 %

Eligibility Criteria


80
151
151
640
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

"Two official transcripts, Applied course(s) must carry at least a ""B"" grade (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) and must be verified by accompanying official transcripts, Required scores: 80 (Internet-based TOEFL), 550 (paper-based TOEFL) or 6.5 IELTS"

Career Options

  • Arts administration
  • Broadcasting
  • Composition
  • Conducting
  • Ethnomusicology
  • Film music
  • Music arrangement
  • Musicology
  • Performing
  • Recording and Teaching

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