Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting: Fees & Entry Requirements at West Virginia University, USA

Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting

USA

What will I learn?

The primary objective of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree is the recognition of the highest achievement in music performance and teaching, preparing artist-pedagogues for careers in higher education and in the professional world. The curriculum prepares you for careers in higher education and in the professional world. You will study repertoire and technique specific to ensembles in all 3 major performance areas: wind band, choir and orchestral. Demonstration of knowledge, skill, expressive fluency, and general conducting competency will be developed through public performance preparation with all 3 areas however, most performing will be completed in your primary area of emphasis.

Which department am I in?

College of Creative Arts

Study options

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$31,914.00 (26,92,710) per year
University Fees - 720

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected January 2027

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Morgantown

Morgantown,

Morgantown,

West Virginia,

26506, South, United States

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$31,914.00 (26,92,710) per year
University Fees - 720

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Morgantown

Morgantown,

Morgantown,

West Virginia,

26506, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Bachelor's degree with minimum 2.75 GPA under the general WVU graduate requirement. The School of Music additionally requires applicants to the DMA to demonstrate appropriate previous training/experience; normally this includes an audition and interview, and the School of Music requires 3 letters of recommendation.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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