Doctor of Musical Arts in Instrumental Conducting

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Instrumental Conducting is:

To provide students with the highest quality training possible to bridge academic training into entry-level careers as professional artists;
To provide students with performance opportunities that develop and demonstrate the integration of musicianship and performance practice;
To assist students with identifying opportunities and preparation for competitions, internships, apprenticeships and other professional venues for the classical artist;
To ensure that students have acquired the type of writing and research abilities required of a terminal degree from a leading research university, enabling them to pursue successful careers as teachers, performers, and researchers at the university level.

For curriculum information please click on the Academic Bulletin link below.

Performance Courses
Applied Conducting Lessons		12
Ensembles (6 large ensemble)		6
Conducting
Choose from one of the two options		3
MCY 620	History and Literature of the Wind Band (Required for Wind Conductors)
Approved Elective
Creative Activities
MED 702	DMA Essay Proposal	1
MIP 831	Doctoral Essay	5
MIP 832	Doctoral Recital	6
Allied Music Courses
Musicology Elective		3
MTC 717	Analytical Techniques	3
Performance Seminars		3
Approved Electives		5
MED 790	Teaching Music in College	1
Cognate/Electives
Select 12 credit hours of Cognate/Electives		12
Total Credit Hours		60