Doctor of Musical Arts in Pedagogy in Washington D.C., DC United States | The Catholic University of America

Based on the results of the entrance examinations, the advisory committee, in conference with the student, will arrange a program of study of 55 to 72 credit hours beyond the master’s degree.

The courses and repertoire to be completed as part of the degree requirements will be communicated to the student in writing.

Recital Option 1 (may be given in any order):

1. a public lecture-demonstration recital and a written document, to be approved by the advisory committee, on a topic related to piano pedagogy or performance (MUS 907 or MUS 908, 3 semester hours);
2. a public advisory pedagogy recital of solo repertoire (MUS 907 or MUS 908, 3 semester hours);
3. a public chamber music recital (MUS 912, 2 semester hours).

Recital Option 2 (may be given in any order):

1. a public lecture-demonstration recital and a written document, to be approved by the advisory committee, on a topic related to piano pedagogy or performance (MUS 907 or MUS 908, 3 semester hours);
2. two public chamber music recitals (MUS 912 and MUS 913, 2 semester hours each);
3. a public accompanying recital of vocal repertoire (MUS 914, 1 semester hour).

Final Comprehensive Examinations (MUS 998A w/classes; MUS 998B w/o classes) (see below)

The final comprehensive examinations may be scheduled, with the approval of the advisory committee, following the completion of coursework, recitals, and the research paper. They will include written examinations in piano pedagogy and literature, a teaching demonstration and an oral examination by the advisory committee.