Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia

The DMA program caters to accomplished performers seeking to elevate their artistry and potentially teach at collegiate institutions. This advanced curriculum fosters creative excellence while expanding students' academic foundations through specialized coursework in music history, theory, and research culminating in a thesis and lecture-recital. Keyboard students at UBC - whether studying piano, harpsichord, or organ - experience transformative musical development across all degree levels, with diverse offerings in ensemble performance, pedagogy, and repertoire studies.

UBC Music cultivates exceptional performance platforms that nurture artistic growth. Beyond traditional repertoire, students engage with early music and contemporary ensembles, while collaborative piano studies and chamber music partnerships with vocalists and instrumentalists form vital aspects of the training.

Our distinguished faculty members maintain vibrant international performance careers while dedicating themselves to mentoring the next generation of musicians.