Wind, Percussion, String, D.M.A.
Norman, USA
PhD
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The D.M.A. in Wind, Percussion, and String at The University of Oklahoma in Norman combines advanced coursework, performance, and research to deepen expertise and refine artistry. It emphasizes individual growth through faculty mentorship, ensemble participation, and a strong performance and scholarly portfolio. The flexible curriculum lets you focus on performance, pedagogy, or research and encourages community engagement and leadership.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles in higher education, conservatories, and private studios; teaching at university, college, or private levels; orchestral, chamber, or solo performance; ensemble leadership and conducting; arts administration, programming, recording, composition, and academic research or music scholarship.
The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) program in Wind, Percussion, and String instruments is designed for musicians who want to deepen their expertise and refine their performance skills. It combines advanced coursework, performance requirements, and research components to prepare students for professional careers, including teaching, performing, and contributing to the field of music. The program emphasizes individual artistic growth, offering students opportunities to work closely with faculty mentors, participate in ensembles, and develop a strong performance and scholarly portfolio.
Students in this program can expect a flexible curriculum tailored to their interests and career goals, with options to focus on performance, pedagogy, or research. The program encourages students to engage actively in their musical community, fostering leadership and innovation. Alongside developing technical mastery, students build skills in music scholarship and creative problem solving. The overall aim is to prepare well-rounded musicians ready to make meaningful contributions to their discipline and inspire others through their work.
