Graduate Degrees in Musical Arts

Musical Arts

Graduate Degrees in Musical Arts

The College of Music鈥檚 graduate degrees in musical arts are designed to support the success of composers, conductors and performers who have both creative and scholarly abilities.

With more than 235 graduate students and a host of award-winning baby直播app, the College of Music is known for launching the careers of composers, conductors and performers in solo, chamber music, opera, jazz, orchestra or band.

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Degree Options & Application Requirements

Musical Arts

Musical Arts

Doctor of Musical Arts in Brass Performance and Pedagogy

Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
Requires 30鈥�48 credit hours
Includes seminar, applied study, performance and written projects

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants

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Doctor of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano

Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
Requires 38鈥�52 credit hours
Must demonstrate competency in French, German or Italian

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants

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Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition

Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
Requires 30鈥�42 credit hours
Must attend weekly composition seminar

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants

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Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting and Literature

Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
Requires 34鈥�46 credit hours
Must be able to read and comprehend material related to the field of music in 1 foreign language

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants

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Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting and Literature

Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
Requires 30鈥�42 credit hours
Must complete dissertation projects and repertoire project

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants

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Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestral Conducting and Literature

Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
Requires 30鈥�42 credit hours
Must complete dissertation projects and repertoire project

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants

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Doctor of Musical Arts in Harpsichord Performance

Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
Requires 37鈥�51 credit hours
Must complete solo recital, chamber music recital, research lecture and recording project

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants

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Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Performance

Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
Requires 36鈥�51 credit hours
Must complete dissertation projects, repertoire project and major project

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants

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Doctor of Musical Arts in Percussion Performance

Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
Requires a minimum of 35 credit hours
Must complete dissertation projects, repertoire project, major project, comprehensive examination and final oral examination

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants

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Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano

Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
Requires 36鈥�48 credit hours
Thesis and nonthesis options

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants

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Doctor of Musical Arts in String Performance

Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
Requires 31鈥�43 credit hours
Must complete dissertation projects, repertoire project and major project

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants

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Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Performance and Pedagogy

Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
Requires 30鈥�42 credit hours
Must complete and pass a minimum of 1 year of study in 3 foreign languages

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants

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Doctor of Musical Arts in Woodwind Performance and Pedagogy

Must be completed within 6 years of first registration
Requires 30鈥�49 credit hours
Must complete dissertation projects and major project

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants

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Research Areas

Opera/Musical Theatre
Chamber Music
Vocal Music
Instrumental Music
New Music

Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it鈥檚 academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.
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