University of Memphis (inactive)
Music - Composition Concentration, (DMA)
Memphis, USA
PhD
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Music doctoral program with a Composition concentration at The University of Memphis offers advanced training combining coursework, creative work, and scholarly research. Students develop original compositions across styles, study music theory, history, and pedagogy, participate in performances, collaborate with performers and faculty, and produce a dissertation that demonstrates scholarly expertise and creative achievement. The program fosters individual creativity, growth, and prepares students to enter careers as composer-scholars in academia and the music profession.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue roles in higher education, composition, and related fields: university professor, concert composer, film composer, researcher, pedagogue, arts administrator, and freelance composer.
The PhD in Music with a Composition Concentration at Memphis offers advanced training for students aiming to develop their skills as composers and scholars. The program emphasizes a comprehensive approach that combines rigorous coursework, creative work, and scholarly research. Students engage in the development of original compositions across various styles and genres, while also gaining a strong foundation in music theory, history, and pedagogy to support their artistic and academic pursuits.
The curriculum is designed to foster individual creativity and professional growth, preparing students for careers in higher education, composition, or related fields. Candidates are also expected to participate in performance opportunities, collaborate with performers and faculty, and contribute to the academic community through presentations and publications. The program typically culminates in a dissertation project that demonstrates both scholarly expertise and creative achievement, allowing graduates to enter the professional realm as accomplished composer-scholars.