1. Boston University
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  4. DMA in Composition

DMA in Composition

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

Boston University

Program Overview

The Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition at Boston University is a comprehensive professional program in the College of Fine Arts. Composers work to attain a personal compositional aesthetic and the techniques to express it through sound, as well as a broad knowledge of contemporary and historical compositional practices and a mastery of analytic techniques for tonal and post-tonal music. Students develop the skills necessary to navigate the professional world, and the Center for Music presents them with an array of opportunities to hear diverse musical styles.

Program Key Stats

$55077 (Annual cost)



29 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A completed electronic application, Official Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation, Curriculum Vitae/Reume, Statement of Purpose (essay), Writing Sample, Interview, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Music Therapist
  • Musician
  • Sound Technician
  • Sound Broadcaster

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