Tempe,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Musical Arts in Music - Music Composition 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
42 months
The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) specializing in music composition is an intensive professional program tailored for exceptional students focusing on acoustic, electronic, and multimedia composition, preparing them for careers in academia and professional music settings.
This program offers significant faculty mentorship while cultivating advanced compositional skills across diverse styles and traditions, with a strong focus on nurturing each student's unique creative voice. Through collaborations with music scholars, theorists, performers, educators, and fellow composers, students gain comprehensive training for successful careers in the music field.
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 U.S. bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from an institution in another country that is officially recognized by that country.
Applicants must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of a 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
School of Music, Dance and Theatre application (including a resume and personal statement)
official transcripts
prescreening portfolio
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 U.S. bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from an institution in another country that is officially recognized by that country.
Applicants must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of a 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
School of Music, Dance and Theatre application (including a resume and personal statement)
official transcripts
prescreening portfolio
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.
Tuition
USD
37,044