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The Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznan
Doctoral School of Solo and Ensemble Music: Contemporary Performance Practice (DS CPP)
- Poznań, Poland
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The education program (DS CPP Educational Programme) allows doctoral students to carry out their own artistic and research projects and to develop skills useful both in academic environments and in artistic or professional practice. The attractive and specialized program is regularly updated to meet the needs of doctoral students. By choosing optional courses, students can build their own path and develop personal artistic and academic interests.
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University of the Arts Helsinki
PhD in Music
- Helsinki, Finland
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English, Finnish, Swedish
Our graduates are experts who are capable of high-level creative and critical work and who operate in demanding art, research, development, and educational positions independently and in collaboration with others. Doctors of Music also act as social influencers for an ethically sustainable future.
Universidade de Aveiro
Doctorate in Music
- Aveiro, Portugal
PhD
On-Campus
Portuguese
The Doctoral Music Program in Music at Aveiro University aims to prepare researchers and artists for the exercise of professional music life and the development of research work.
James Madison University
Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)
- Harrisonburg, USA
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) program is the most advanced course of study offered in the School of Music at James Madison University. The program has been designed to make graduates more marketable in higher education by emphasizing pedagogy and literature along with advanced performance or conducting skills.
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University of Maryland
PhD in Music: Performance and Composition (MUSC)
- Adelphi, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Music with a focus on Performance and Composition offers a comprehensive program designed to cultivate advanced skills in both performing arts and compositional techniques. It emphasizes ri...
Texas Tech University
Fine Arts, Ph.D. with a Track in Music
- Lubbock, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. program in Fine Arts with a track in Music is designed for individuals looking to deepen their knowledge and skills in advanced music study. It provides students with opportunities for origi...
Louisiana State University
Music, D.M.A.
- Baton Rouge, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) program in Music is designed for students who want to deepen their expertise in their chosen field within music performance, composition, or conducting. The program...
The University of Alabama
Music, DMA
- Tuscaloosa, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Music program is designed for students who want to deepen their skills and knowledge in music performance, composition, or conducting. The program offers a blend of...
University of California, Santa Barbara
Music, DMA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Music program is designed for students aiming to deepen their expertise in the field of music through advanced study and research. It offers a blend of performance,...
The University of Arizona
Doctor of Musical Arts in Music
- Tucson, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Musical Arts in Music program is designed to prepare students for careers as professional musicians, educators, and scholars. It emphasizes advanced performance skills, scholarly researc...
University of South Carolina
Piano Pedagogy: Music, D.M.A.
- Columbia, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Piano Pedagogy is designed for students who want to deepen their expertise in teaching piano and performing. The program combines advanced piano performance skil...
University of Oklahoma
Music Composition, D.M.A.
- Norman, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Music Composition is designed for students who want to deepen their skills in composing original music across various styles. The program emphasizes both creativ...
University of South Carolina
Music Performance: Music, D.M.A.
- Columbia, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Music Performance is designed for students who want to deepen their skills and knowledge as performers. The program combines advanced study of an instrument or v...
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Music, D.M.A.
- Greensboro, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) program in Music offers an advanced, comprehensive curriculum designed to develop highly skilled musicians and scholars. The program emphasizes both performance exc...
University of Colorado Boulder
Musical Arts, DMA
- Boulder, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Musical Arts is designed for students who want to deepen their expertise in music performance, composition, or music education. The program typically combines advan...
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Typically, music programs concentrate on the historical, theoretical and technical aspects of music and performance. An interdisciplinary field, music is as much for the ambitious academic as it is for the aspiring professional musician.
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.