West Hartford,
CT,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Musical Arts in Guitar Performance in West Hartford United States | University of Hartford
University of Hartford
|
West Hartford United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,159
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Hartt School's Guitar Program stands as the nation's first and most comprehensive performance-focused guitar curriculum. Since awarding its inaugural guitar degree in 1968, the program has grown to encompass Master of Music, Graduate Professional Diploma, Doctor of Musical Arts, and Artist Diploma offerings. Students engage with globally celebrated artists through masterclasses, featuring past luminaries like Oscar Ghiglia, Antigoni Goni, and Andrew York. Alumni have secured faculty positions at elite institutions such as New England Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, The Longy School of Music, and Oberlin Conservatory. The DMA and AD programs represent Hartt's pinnacle of musical education, demanding exceptional technical proficiency, interpretive insight, and profound artistic expression from participants.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Complete an audition and interview*. All applicants will have an interview within their major's department or with their audition panel. Applicants to all graduate music education programs will also complete a brief music skills assessment test.
Submit supporting documents within two weeks of applying:
Letter of Intent
Performance/Professional Resume
Repertoire list: Required for all auditioning applicants
Preliminary Video and Portfolio Submission
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
Duolingo: 110
IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5
PTE: minimum overall score of 58
TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet based total), and 550 (Paper-based test PBT Total).
Submit supporting documents within two weeks of applying:
Letter of Intent
Performance/Professional Resume
Repertoire list: Required for all auditioning applicants
Preliminary Video and Portfolio Submission
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
Duolingo: 110
IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5
PTE: minimum overall score of 58
TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet based total), and 550 (Paper-based test PBT Total).
Tuition
USD
34,159