Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition in Houston United States | University of Houston

The Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition is an elite program designed for accomplished composers seeking careers in academia while maintaining professional composition work. Houston's dynamic music scene provides the perfect environment for students to build connections and advance their professional journeys. Our music theory teaching assistantships enable students to acquire crucial higher education teaching experience. The DMA in collaborative piano curriculum equips talented pianists with advanced training and performance opportunities as accompanists for singers and instrumentalists, while preparing them to teach collaborative piano at university level. This comprehensive program offers diverse pathways with options to focus on vocal accompaniment, instrumental collaboration, or chamber music performance.