Program Overview
Degree Offered
Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Music Performance, Pedagogy and Literature - see concentrations
This doctoral program helps students prepare for careers in higher education by emphasizing pedagogy, literature and advanced-performance skills. We are seeking candidates who have the potential to pursue the highest level of achievement in conducting/performance and teaching.
Quick Facts
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Full-time (Part-time possible)
Typical Duration
3 years plus time for document completion
Pedagogical Emphasis
1:1
Faculty Mentorship
Description
The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) is the most advanced course of study offered in the School of Music at James Madison University. The program has been designed to make graduates more marketable in higher education by emphasizing pedagogy and literature along with advanced performance or conducting skills. The program seeks candidates who have the potential to pursue the highest level of achievement in conducting/performance and teaching.
The three-year degree requires completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours, including core and concentration requirements. There is a two-year residency requirement. In addition to successful completion of coursework, D.M.A. students must perform three D.M.A. recitals and a lecture recital; must pass comprehensive written and oral examinations; and complete a scholarly document to graduate from the program.
Concentrations:
- Conducting
- Performance
Performance emphasis areas:
Brass
Percussion
Piano
String
Vocal
Woodwind
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Mon - Fri:
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. &
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. for lunch
