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The Doctor of Musical Arts program in Performance offers specializations in brass, conducting, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds, designed for musicians aiming to reach the highest academic and professional standards in music.
Program Objectives
Graduates of the UNLV School of Music's Doctor of Musical Arts program will achieve the following:
Exhibit exceptional performance or conducting abilities in their chosen specialization, meeting professional standards.
Apply historical and theoretical knowledge to develop unique interpretations across diverse musical styles.
Show in-depth familiarity with the evolution of their instrument or conducting field, along with mastery of specialized repertoire.
Utilize comprehensive music research resources and demonstrate scholarly capabilities to effectively present and defend research findings in their specialization.