Performance

Brass, Percussion, Strings, Woodwinds Performance

Applied Music

MUAP 9xx (18-24 crs) in the major area

• Students typically register for 4 crs per semester for up to six semesters.
• Students must be enrolled in applied music with their primary teacher in every semester in which a degree recital is given.

Ensembles

Ensemble Registration and Participation-all students

• DMA students who participate in ensembles must formally enroll for each ensemble in which they participate.
• Students participating in ensembles in any given semester must register for the first ensemble for 1 credit. 
• Subsequent ensembles may be taken for “0” credit. Registration for “0” credit requires a permission code which may be obtained from the Instructor of Record for the ensemble. 
• Students must participate as a full member of the ensemble for the entire semester.
• Students who are conducting/coaching an ensemble, or who are accompanying an ensemble, may not use this experience to fulfill degree requirements.

Large Ensemble Degree Requirements

Students pursuing Performance–Winds, Strings, Percussion specializations are required to enroll in an assigned large ensemble (Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Ensemble) for a minimum of three semesters during their residency. Students may count up to 3 credit hours of large ensembles toward the minimum 90-hour requirement in their Program of Studies.

Large Ensemble GA Requirements

• DMA students with a GA/GTA who are pursuing the Performance–Winds, Strings, Percussion specializations are required to participate in an assigned large ensemble (Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Ensemble) each semester in which they hold an assistantship and are in residence (typically six semesters). 
• Students may petition their Supervisory Committee for a waiver of large ensemble participation during the final (i.e., normally the sixth) semester. 

Note: If, in a particular semester, registration for 1 credit of large ensemble results in a 13th credit (and hence the student would need to pay for this credit), students may petition the Chair of the Graduate Committee to take the large ensemble for “0” credit.  

Chamber Music Degree Requirements

Students pursuing Performance–Winds, Strings, Percussion specializations must enroll in Graduate Chamber Music (MUEN 52 or MUEN 852), Winds and Strings, or Percussion Ensemble (MUEN 44P or MUEN 844P), Percussion, for two semesters. Students may count up to 2 credit hours of chamber music toward the minimum 90-hour requirement in their Program of Studies.

Literature, Pedagogy, & Other Specialization-Related Courses 

MUSC 862 - Instrumental Literature and Pedagogy (2-3 crs)

Minor/Related Area (optional)

Instrumental Performance students have the option of electing a related area of studies. A Related Area consists of fifteen (15) credits, which may all count toward the 90-cr minimum for the degree. This requirement may be fulfilled by one of the following two options:

OPTION 1. Fifteen (15) credits of related graduate courses in one or two of the following areas of music: history, theory, music education, chamber music, or conducting. Other related areas in music must be specifically approved by the Graduate Committee at the time of approval of the Program of Studies.

OPTION 2. Fifteen (15) credits of related graduate courses in a department outside of the School of Music. The respective departments must approve all prerequisites for these courses.

At least 6 hours in the related area must be courses for graduate students only if they are part of the student's Program of Studies.

A minor for the doctoral degree must include at least 15 credit hours with 6 hours in courses open exclusively to graduate students (900 level or 800 level without an undergraduate level counterpart). It may be taken in any department that has been approved to offer a major leading to a master’s degree.
 

Jazz Studies Performance

Applied Music

MUAP 9xx (18-24 crs) in the major area

• Students typically register for 4 crs per semester for up to six semesters.
• Students must be enrolled in applied music with their primary teacher in every semester in which a degree recital is given.

Ensembles

Ensemble Registration and Participation-all students

• DMA students who participate in ensembles must formally enroll for each ensemble in which they participate. 
• Students participating in ensembles in any given semester must register for the first ensemble for 1 credit. 
• Subsequent ensembles may be taken for “0” credit. Registration for “0” credit requires a permission code which may be obtained from the Instructor of Record for the ensemble. 
• Students who are conducting/coaching an ensemble, or who are accompanying an ensemble, may not use this experience to fulfill degree requirements.

Large Ensemble Degree Requirements

Students pursuing the Jazz Studies Performance specialization are required to enroll in an assigned large ensemble (Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Orchestra) for a minimum of three semesters during their residency. Students may count up to 3 credit hours of large ensembles toward the minimum 90-hour requirement in their Program of Studies.

Large Ensemble GA Requirements

• DMA students with a GA/GTA who are pursuing the Jazz Studies Performance specialization are required to participate in an assigned large ensemble (Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Orchestra)each semester in which they hold an assistantship and are in residence (typically six semesters). 
• Students may petition their Supervisory Committee for a waiver of large ensemble participation during the final (i.e., normally the sixth) semester. 

Note: If, in a particular semester, registration for 1 credit of large ensemble results in a 13th credit (and hence the student would need to pay for this credit), students may petition the Chair of the Graduate Committee to take the large ensemble for “0” credit. 

Chamber Music Degree Requirements

Students pursuing the Jazz Studies Performance specialization must enroll in Small Jazz Group for two semesters. Students may count up to 2 credit hours of Small Jazz Group toward the minimum 90-hour requirement in their Program of Studies.

Literature, Pedagogy, & Other Specialization-Related Courses 

• MUSC 868. Jazz Pedagogy (3 crs)
• MUSC 867 Jazz Improvisation (3 crs)
• MUCP 886 Jazz Ensemble Arranging (3 crs)

Minor/Related Area (optional)

Jazz Studies Performance students have the option of electing a related area of studies. A Related Area consists of fifteen (15) credits, which may all count toward the 90-cr minimum for the degree. This requirement may be fulfilled by one of the following two options:

OPTION 1. Fifteen (15) credits of related graduate courses in one or two of the following areas of music: history, theory, music education, chamber music, or conducting. Other related areas in music must be specifically approved by the Graduate Committee at the time of approval of the Program of Studies.

OPTION 2. Fifteen (15) credits of related graduate courses in a department outside of the School of Music. The respective departments must approve all prerequisites for these courses.

At least 6 hours in the related area must be courses for graduate students only if they are part of the student's Program of Studies.

A minor for the doctoral degree must include at least 15 credit hours with 6 hours in courses open exclusively to graduate students (900 level or 800 level without an undergraduate level counterpart). It may be taken in any department that has been approved to offer a major leading to a master’s degree.

Piano, Organ Performance

Applied Music

MUAP 9xx (18-24 crs) in the major area

• Students typically register for 4 crs per semester for up to six semesters.
• Students must be enrolled in applied music with their primary teacher in every semester in which a degree recital is given.

Ensembles

Ensemble Registration and Participation-all students

• DMA students who participate in ensembles must formally enroll for each ensemble in which they participate.
• Students participating in ensembles in any given semester must register for the first ensemble for 1 credit. 
• Subsequent ensembles may be taken for “0” credit. Registration for “0” credit requires a permission code which may be obtained from the Instructor of Record for the ensemble. 
• Students must participate as a full member of the ensemble for the entire semester.
• Students who are conducting/coaching an ensemble, or who are accompanying an ensemble, may not use this experience to fulfill degree requirements.

Large Ensemble Degree Requirements

Students pursuing Performance–Piano and Organ specializations are not required to participate in ensembles. Students may enroll in ensembles, if desired, and may count up to 3 credit hours (Piano and Organ) or 6 credit hours (Voice) of ensembles toward the minimum 90-hour requirement in their Program of Studies.

Chamber Music Degree Requirements - Piano

Students pursuing the Performance–Piano specialization must enroll in Graduate Chamber Music (MUEN 52 or MUEN 852) for two semesters. Students may count up to 2 credit hours of chamber music toward the minimum 90-hour requirement in their Program of Studies.

Chamber Music Degree Requirements – Organ 

None

Literature, Pedagogy, & Other Specialization-Related Courses 

Organ

• MUSC 874 - Organ Literature and Pedagogy (3 crs)
• MUSC 875 - Organ Literature Seminar (3 crs)

Piano

• MUSC 877 - Piano Literature Seminar (3 crs) 
• MUSC 824 - Piano Pedagogy I (3 crs)
• MUSC 825 - Piano Pedagogy II (3 crs) OR MUSC 826 - Piano Pedagogy III (3 cr)

Minor/Related Area (optional)

Jazz Studies Performance students have the option of electing a related area of studies. A Related Area consists of fifteen (15) credits, which may all count toward the 90-cr minimum for the degree. This requirement may be fulfilled by one of the following two options:

OPTION 1. Fifteen (15) credits of related graduate courses in one or two of the following areas of music: history, theory, music education, chamber music, or conducting. Other related areas in music must be specifically approved by the Graduate Committee at the time of approval of the Program of Studies.

OPTION 2. Fifteen (15) credits of related graduate courses in a department outside of the School of Music. The respective departments must approve all prerequisites for these courses.

At least 6 hours in the related area must be courses for graduate students only if they are part of the student's Program of Studies.

A minor for the doctoral degree must include at least 15 credit hours with 6 hours in courses open exclusively to graduate students (900 level or 800 level without an undergraduate level counterpart). It may be taken in any department that has been approved to offer a major leading to a master’s degree.
 

Voice Performance

Applied Music

MUAP 9xx (18-24 crs) in the major area

• Students typically register for 4 crs per semester for up to six semesters.
• Students must be enrolled in applied music with their primary teacher in every semester in which a degree recital is given.

Ensembles

Ensemble Registration and Participation-all students

• DMA students who participate in ensembles must formally enroll for each ensemble in which they participate.
• Students participating in ensembles in any given semester must register for the first ensemble for 1 credit. 
• Subsequent ensembles may be taken for “0” credit. Registration for “0” credit requires a permission code which may be obtained from the Instructor of Record for the ensemble. 
• Students must participate as a full member of the ensemble for the entire semester.
• Students who are conducting/coaching an ensemble, or who are accompanying an ensemble, may not use this experience to fulfill degree requirements.

Large Ensemble Degree Requirements

Students pursuing Performance–Piano, Organ, and Voice specializations are not required to participate in ensembles. Students may enroll in ensembles, if desired, and may count up to 3 credit hours (Piano and Organ) or 6 credit hours (Voice) of ensembles toward the minimum 90-hour requirement in their Program of Studies.

Chamber Music Degree Requirements –Voice

None

Literature, Pedagogy, & Other Specialization-Related Courses 

• MUSC 870 - Introduction to Vocal Pedagogy (3 crs)
• MUSC 872 - Art Song II (3 crs)
• MUSC 971 - The Science of Singing (3 crs)
• MUSC 969 - Graduate Diction (3 crs) 

Minor/Related Area (optional)

Jazz Studies Performance students have the option of electing a related area of studies. A Related Area consists of fifteen (15) credits, which may all count toward the 90-cr minimum for the degree. This requirement may be fulfilled by one of the following two options:

OPTION 1. Fifteen (15) credits of related graduate courses in one or two of the following areas of music: history, theory, music education, chamber music, or conducting. Other related areas in music must be specifically approved by the Graduate Committee at the time of approval of the Program of Studies.

OPTION 2. Fifteen (15) credits of related graduate courses in a department outside of the School of Music. The respective departments must approve all prerequisites for these courses.

At least 6 hours in the related area must be courses for graduate students only if they are part of the student's Program of Studies.

A minor for the doctoral degree must include at least 15 credit hours with 6 hours in courses open exclusively to graduate students (900 level or 800 level without an undergraduate level counterpart). It may be taken in any department that has been approved to offer a major leading to a master’s degree.