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Graduate Majors & 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

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

Pedagogy

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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Master’s Programs Application Process

Graduate students will first apply to the university through graduate studies and then go through the admission process.

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The School of Music offers financial assistance through assistantships, fellowships and other financial support.