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Top-tier conducting programs typically receive more applications than available spots, and Peabody is no exception. Our conducting candidates gain hands-on experience with complete orchestras or wind ensembles, which naturally restricts how many students we can accept. These combined factors create an intensely selective admissions process. The Doctor of Musical Arts curriculum offers advanced professional development in either musical performance or composition. This rigorous program complements practical training in the primary discipline with comprehensive academic studies in music history and theory. Earning a DMA signifies that graduates possess the refined expertise and insight to become influential leaders in their musical specialization.
Students must have IELTS Academic Band Score equal to 7, or a minimum score of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), and 100 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).