Doctor of Musical Arts

University of Houston

Doctor of Musical Arts - Specialization in Collaborative Piano

Doctor of Musical Arts - Specialization in Composition

Doctor of Musical Arts - Specialization in Conducting

Doctor of Musical Arts - Specialization in Music Education

Specialization in Performance:

Instrumental Track

Keyboard Track

Vocal Track

Specialization in Collaborative Piano

Purpose:

To provide skilled pianists advanced training and performance experience as collaborators with vocalists and instrumentalists, and to prepare students for teaching collaboration at the collegiate level. The program offers a broad spectrum of opportunities, and allows for specialization in vocal collaboration, instrumental collaboration, or chamber music.

Specialization in Composition

Purpose:

To provide advanced training and experience for students pursuing a career in composition, and to prepare students to teach composition at the collegiate level.

Specialization in Conducting

Purpose:

To provide advanced training and performance experience for students pursuing a career in conducting, and to prepare students to teach conducting at the collegiate level.

Specialization in Music Education

Purpose:

To provide advanced training and research skills in music education, and to prepare students for a career in teaching music education at the collegiate level or in leadership positions in public or private schools.