Music (Performance), DMA

Program Overview

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This professional doctorate program prepares advanced musicians for university-level teaching positions and professional performance careers. Students develop a high level of performance through individual instruction, ensembles, and recitals. The program emphasizes collaboration, interdisciplinary learning, and community engagement, equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge to excel in various music-related fields.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Overview:

• This is a professional doctorate degree program for advanced musicians who want advanced performance instruction and preparation for university-level teaching positions.
• It offers numerous performance experiences at ASU and the greater Phoenix area.

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Objectives:

• Achieve a professional level of performance through individual recitals, chamber music, and ensembles.
• Become a leader in the musical community by teaching, performing, or advocating for the arts.
• Enhance musical growth through collaboration with faculty and distinguished guest artists.
• Develop leadership and mentorship skills through performance, pedagogical experiences, and community engagement.

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Description:

• Students work with faculty mentors to achieve a professional level of performance.
• They participate in various ensembles and recitals depending on their chosen emphasis area.
• They collaborate with music scholars, theorists, composers, educators, dancers, and theatre artists.

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Outline:

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Program Content:

• Individual studio instruction
• Performance ensembles (wind bands, choral, orchestral, brass, jazz, musical theatre, and opera)
• Chamber music
• Music history
• Music theory
• Research methods
• Pedagogy (for piano pedagogy emphasis)
• Foreign language diction (for vocal emphasis)

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Program Structure:

• 90 credit hours total
• 4 credit hours of required core coursework
• 24 credit hours of performance concentration coursework
• 23 credit hours of emphasis area coursework
• 27 credit hours of music history and music theory coursework
• 12 credit hours of research coursework
• 0 credit hours of culminating experience (research paper)

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Course Schedule:

• Courses are offered in fall and spring semesters.
• However, the emphasis areas are mentioned, including:
• Piano pedagogy
• Collaborative piano
• Instrumental
• Keyboard
• Voice

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• Studio instruction evaluations
• Ensemble performances
• Recitals
• Written comprehensive exams
• Oral comprehensive exams
• Research paper

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Assessment Criteria:

• Technical proficiency
• Musicality
• Interpretation
• Communication skills
• Research skills
• Writing ability
• Critical thinking skills

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• One-on-one instruction
• Group instruction
• Masterclasses
• Workshops
• Seminars
• Guest artist presentations

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Faculty:

• Distinguished faculty with expertise in performance, music theory, history, and pedagogy.
• Guest artists from renowned institutions and professional ensembles.

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Unique Approaches:

• Emphasis on individual student development and growth.
• Focus on collaboration and interdisciplinary learning.
• Integration of performance, research, and teaching.
• Opportunities for community engagement and outreach.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Performing musician
• Music educator
• Arts administrator
• Composer
• Music therapist
• Arts advocate
• University professor

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Career Opportunities:

• Performing arts organizations
• Educational institutions
• Entertainment companies
• Health and wellness industries
• Community arts organizations

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Career Outcomes:

• Graduates are prepared for successful careers in various music-related fields.
• They develop the skills and knowledge to excel as performers, educators, and leaders in the arts.

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Other:

• The program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the musical community.
• Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• The program offers a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
• Graduates are eligible for the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), which provides a reduced tuition rate.