Bring your instrument and your talent to UNT's award-winning doctoral degree program. The division of Instrument Studies offers a Doctor of Music performance degree with a specialization in: violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, harp, guitar, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, and multiple woodwinds. Current and former students have won prizes in major instrumental competitions of every genre, and are appointed to professional positions in orchestras, wind symphonies, and universities/conservatories spanning the world You'll receive hands-on experience working with various ensembles throughout the year. UNT ensembles include six choral ensembles, two orchestras and seven wind bands. These ensembles regularly appear in concert programs throughout the year and performances at various state, national and international events.Faculty members are experienced professionals who've worked with a wide array of ensembles worldwide, ranging from the Southeast Asian Youth Wind Ensemble in Bangkok, Thailand to groups in Austria, China, Great Britain and South Korea, among others.
Study options
Full Time
(6 Semesters)
Tuition fees
US$32,808.00
per year
Books and Supplies - 1120
Application deadline
15/10/2026
Start date
January 2027
Venue
University of North Texas - Denton Campus
1155 Union Circle,
DENTON,
Texas,
76203, South, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
The minimum requirement for admission to any graduate program is a bachelors degree from an accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent credential from a foreign institution, completed prior to the admission term.
3.50 undergraduate & master's-level GPA
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.