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Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition
University of Arizona

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Doctor of Musical Arts recognizes your experience in a diversity of musical fields and prepares you for work in commercial and academic positions, as well as in careers as composers, performers, talent managers and music consultants. In the performance emphasis, concentrations are available in bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, guitar, horn, harp, harpsichord, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin and voice. In the conducting emphasis, concentrations are available in choral or instrumental/orchestral conducting. Graduates will benefit from experience performing, recording and conducting in a multiplicity of ensembles, styles and genres.

Which department am I in?

College of Fine Arts

Study options

Full Time (11 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$35,012.00 per year
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $600 and Living Expenses - Housing and Food - $16,800.
Application deadline

Expected April 2027

Start date

August 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Tucson ,,

Tucson,

Arizona,

AZ 85721, West, United States

Full Time (11 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$35,012.00 per year
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $600 and Living Expenses - Housing and Food - $16,800.
Application deadline

01/09/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Tucson ,,

Tucson,

Arizona,

AZ 85721, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Academic achievements are one indicator of personal commitment to the chosen discipline and to the highest possible standards of scholarly and creative performance. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 is required by the Graduate College of the UA for regular admission to all graduate programs. Applicants for master's degrees must have a bachelor's degree in music or its equivalent as determined by the SoM Director of Graduate Studies and faculty. Applicants for doctoral degrees must have a master's degree in music or its equivalent as determined by the SoM Director of Graduate Studies and faculty.

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

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