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Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance - Chamber Music Catholic University of America, USA

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Course summary

Based on the results of the entrance examinations, the advisory committee, in conference with the student, will arrange a program of study of 54 to 72 hours beyond the master’s degree. The courses and repertoire to be completed as part of the degree requirements will be communicated to the student in writing. Although the program will be organized to meet the individual needs of the student, a typical program may include: Piano (four semesters), Chamber Music, Music History, Music Theory, Chamber Music Techniques.

Program modules

Core Courses in Piano and Chamber Music Literature: Performance Practices, etc. (by advisement), Repertoire list: The repertoire list assigned at the beginning of the program of studies must be learned and evidence given of public performance prior to giving the final recital. The five required public recitals may be given in any order: (1) three chamber music recitals (MUS 907 or 908, 3 sem. hrs. each), (2) one lecture-demonstration recital and a written document, the topic of which must be approved in advance by the committee (MUS 907 or 908, 3 sem. hrs.), (3) one vocal-accompanying recital (MUS 912 or 913, 2 sem. hrs.). A final non-credit 70-minute public recital, consisting of music of different periods proposed by the candidate with committee approval, is the final comprehensive examination. The program content of this recital will be communicated to the candidate 60 days in advance of the performance. To be prepared by the candidate without the aid of a teacher or coach, this recital should demonstrate high professional standards of performance.

Entry requirement for international students

A completed CUA Graduate Application for Admission, Personal Statement, Official Transcripts from all Institutions of Higher Learning, Certification of Proficiency in Computer Science, 4 Letters of Recommendation, Confidential Financial Support Certificate, GRE and MAT Test Scores - The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required for admission into most programs. Even if the GRE is not required for admission for your program of interest, it is required for scholarship eligibility, If the Student's native is not English then he/she have to write the TOEFL test. Students must achieve at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in order to fulfill the requirements for the degree. Students may be allowed to repeat courses to improve their standing. A student with a B.A. degree may be accepted only after meeting the equivalent requirement for the Bachelor of Music degree at The Catholic University of America, either by taking advanced standing examinations or by completing the additional undergraduate courses.

Catholic University of America accepts IELTS*

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Qualification

Doctoral

Awarding body

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

Department name

Benjamin T. Rome School of Music

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