Tempe,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Musical Arts in Music - Conducting in Tempe United States | Arizona State University
Arizona State University
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Tempe United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
37,044
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The DMA program in music with a specialization in conducting provides aspiring conductors with the chance to enhance their artistic skills, technical abilities, and academic knowledge while gaining expertise across various conducting disciplines.
Students in this program complete core courses regardless of their focus area, developing familiarity with repertoire and conducting challenges for different musical forms. The curriculum focuses on comprehensive repertoire knowledge, historical and analytical perspectives, mastery of productive rehearsal methods, and refined, expressive conducting skills. Conducting doctoral candidates benefit from personalized guidance and frequent opportunities to lead diverse musical groups in rehearsal and performance settings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students seeking admission typically hold an MM degree. Applicants with other degrees are considered if they have received graduate training similar to that normally expected in a Master of Music program.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
School of Music, Dance and Theatre Application, including a resume and personal statement, also, from choral applicants, an uploaded writing sample
prescreening video
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students seeking admission typically hold an MM degree. Applicants with other degrees are considered if they have received graduate training similar to that normally expected in a Master of Music program.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
School of Music, Dance and Theatre Application, including a resume and personal statement, also, from choral applicants, an uploaded writing sample
prescreening video
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.
Tuition
USD
37,044