The Doctor of Musical Arts at the Bienen School of Music is designed to foster the development of both musical artistry and scholarly achievement. The intense, two-year residency requires students to study their instrument or composition for the entire period and to complete a rigorous course load that provides a strong background in supporting academic areas. In preparation for future career opportunities, the doctoral student typically is expected to develop teaching skills through structured experiences or individualized internships. All programs require at least 18 units of study.
- Courses of study leading to the Doctor of Musical Arts degree include brass, conducting, percussion, woodwinds, strings, voice and opera, piano, and piano performance and pedagogy.