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graduate degrees

The Glenn Korff School of Music offers three graduate degrees: Master of Music (M.M.), Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), each with various emphases, admission criteria and application processes.  

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Degrees

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Master of Music (MM)

Students pursuing a Master of Music may earn degrees in one of the following areas:

Composition, Music Theory or Music History

Conducting*

Jazz Studies

Music Education

Pedagogy

Performance**

*Concentrations in Choral, Orchestral or Wind Conducting available.
**Instrumental or Vocal Performance.

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Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

Students pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts have may earn degrees in one of the following areas:

Conducting*

Jazz Studies

Performance**

*Concentrations in Choral, Orchestral or Wind Conducting available.
**Instrumental or Vocal Performance.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Students pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy may earn degrees in Music Education, Piano Pedagogy or Vocal Pedagogy.

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Graduate Student Application Process

Graduate students first apply to the university through Graduate Studies, then schedule their auditions, or upload their portfolios.

Application Process

Here to Help You Succeed

The Glenn Korff School of Music (GKSOM) offers financial assistance through graduate assistantships and fellowships.

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Graduate Resources

Explore the master's and doctoral handbooks to see what classes you will take.

Graduate Resources