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Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (AMU)
PhD in Composition
- Prague 1, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Composition is for graduates who hold a Master’s degree and ready to pursue the highest level of artistic and academic development in music composition. This supports advanced composers in honing a highly individual artistic voice and developing a sustained creative and research agenda.
University of Missouri, Kansas City
PhD in Music Composition
- Kansas City, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Music Composition is a comprehensive doctoral program designed to develop advanced skills in composing, relevant to both academic and professional careers in music....
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Miami University - Ohio
PhD in Composition and Rhetoric
- Oxford, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Composition and Rhetoric offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare scholars for advanced research, teaching, and leadership roles in the fields of writing, rhetoric, and...
Five Towns College
PhD in Composition and Arranging
PhD
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The program is designed to take 2 years to complete. Of those that completed the program in 2012-2013, *% finished in 2
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Composition is an educational program that teaches students how to create and compose their own music. By studying composition, students may be able to generate and transcribe their own musical creations, orchestrate band and ensembles, and understand as well as appreciate important historical compositions.
Doctoral degrees are advanced educational qualifications, often pursued after a master's degree. They represent the highest level of academic achievement in fields like science, arts, and humanities. Achieving this degree involves intensive research, resulting in a thesis or dissertation.