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Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance

Music Core30
Graduate Ensemble (1,1,1,1,1,1)
Applied Study (2,2,2,2,2,2)
Music Bibliography/Research Methods (2)
Recital (2,2,2)
D.M.A. Thesis (1,1,1,1)
History/Theory (course may be repeated - at least one course in each area)15
Topics in Music Theory (3)
Topics in Music History (3)
Pedagogy/Literature/Vocal Studies19
Opera Literature (3)
Topics in Song Literature (3,3)
Graduate Diction Survey I (2)
Graduate Diction Survey II (2)
Advanced Vocal Pedagogy (3)
Practicum (3)
Electives (In consultation with adviser)6
Total Credits70

 Doctor of Musical Arts in Instrumental Performance

Music Core38
Graduate Ensemble (1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1)
Applied Study (2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2)
Music Bibliography/Research Methods (2)
Recital (2,2,2,2)
D.M.A. Thesis (1,1,1,1)
History/Theory (course may be repeated - at least one course in each area)15
Topics in Music Theory (3)
Topics in Music History (3)
Pedagogy/Literature (Minimum 6 credits in each area)15
Applied Instrumental Pedagogy (1-3)
Applied Instrumental Literature (1-3)
Symphonic Literature (2)
Band Literature:History and Development (3)
Band Literature:Chamber Music,Other Genres (3)
Electives (in consultation with adviser)6
Total Credits74

 Doctoral of Musical Arts in Piano Performance 

Music Core34
Graduate Ensemble ( 1,1,1,1) *
Applied Study (2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2)
Music Bibliography/Research Methods (2)
Recital (2,2,2,2)
D.M.A. Thesis (1,1,1,1)
History/Theory (course may be repeated - at least one course in each area)15
Topics in Music Theory (3)
Topics in Music History (3)
Pedagogy/Literature (Minimum of 3 credits in each area)6
Piano Pedagogy
Keyboard Literature
Individual Study/Tutorial (Individual Study in Keyboard Literature or Piano Pedagogy)
Electives (in consultation with adviser)15
Total Credits70

 * At least 3 credits of MUSC 709 must be earned while in residence at NDSU.
 


 Doctor of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano 

Music Core30
Applied Study (2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2) At least 4 semesters of MUSC 731 must be taken in residence during the DMA program
Music Bibliography/Research Methods (2)
Recital (2,2,2,2)
D.M.A. Thesis (1,1,1,1)
History/Theory (course may be repeated - at least one course in each area)15
Topics in Music Theory (3)
Topics in Music History (3)
Piano Pedagogy; to be taken from:3
Piano Pedagogy (3)
Individual Study/Tutorial (Individual Study in Piano Pedagogy 3)
Vocal or Instrumental Specialization10
Opera Literature (3)
Topics in Song Literature
Graduate Diction Survey I (2)
Graduate Diction Survey II (2)
Applied Instrumental Literature (3)
Electives (in consultation with adviser)12
Total Credits70

Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting

Music Core30
Graduate Ensemble (1,1,1,1,1,1)
Applied Study (2,2,2,2,2,2)
Choral Studies and Pedagogy (Up to 4 credits (2,2) may be substituted for MUSC 731 )
Music Bibliography/Research Methods (2)
Recital (2,2,2)
D.M.A. Thesis (1,1,1,1)
History/Theory (course may be repeated - at least one course in each area)15
Topics in Music Theory (3)
Topics in Music History (3)
Pedagogy3
Advanced Vocal Pedagogy (3)
Literature12
Medieval/Renaissance Choral Literature (3)
Baroque Choral Literature (3)
Classical/Romantic Choral Literature (3)
Contemporary Choral Literature (3)
Cognate Courses determined with advisor from Conducting, Music Education, Academic Studies and Performance15
Total Credits75

 Doctor of Musical Arts in Instrumental Conducting

Music Core36
Graduate Ensemble (1,1,1,1,1,1)
Applied Study (2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2)
Music Bibliography/Research Methods (2)
Recital (2,2,2,2)
D.M.A. Thesis (1,1,1,1)
History/Theory (course may be repeated - at least one course in each area)15
Topics in Music Theory (3)
Topics in Music History (3)
Literature6
Band Literature:History and Development (3)
Band Literature:Chamber Music,Other Genres (3)
Cognate Courses determined with advisor from Conducting, Music Education, Academic Studies and Performance12
Electives (in consultation with adviser)4
Total Credits73
  • All course work must be passed with a minimum grade of B.
  • All D.M.A. graduates must have reading proficiency in at least one foreign language. For some, an alternative such as a computer language or other research skill, if appropriate to the student's focus area, may be substituted. This proficiency will be determined and assessed by the candidate's committee. Further, students in Choral Conducting must demonstrate appropriate proficiency in foreign language diction.

Admission and Application Requirements

Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page. In addition to these requirements, the following is required:

  • Entering students in the vocal performance track are expected to have appropriate language proficiencies in French, German, and Italian. Remedial work may be required upon recommendation of the adviser and committee.