Boulder,
CO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The College of Music faculty designed CU Boulder's DMA programs following the standards set by the National Association of Schools of Music. This advanced degree caters to composers, conductors, and performers who demonstrate both artistic talent and academic prowess. Program alumni pursue careers as professional composers and performers across various genres including solo, chamber, opera, jazz, and orchestral work, or as conductors in choral, jazz, band, and orchestral settings. The DMA program especially emphasizes training for teaching positions at colleges, conservatories, or universities. Each student collaborates with an advisor to create a personalized degree plan aligned with their professional goals and artistic interests.