Norman,
OK,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition in Norman United States | University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
|
Norman United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
20,112
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The OU School of Music's mission is to foster academic growth, instructional excellence, research innovation, and community engagement. Our faculty and students dedicate themselves to advancing music education, expanding performance and research boundaries, and strengthening the field through national and global professional service. Founded in 1903 as OU's second academic school, we've held continuous membership in the National Association of Schools of Music since 1931. As Oklahoma's sole doctoral-level music institution, we enrich our community through the creative and intellectual achievements of our faculty, students, and graduates. OU grants music degrees across multiple disciplines including composition, education, music history, performance, and theory. While honoring our heritage, we develop forward-thinking programs that equip students for a dynamic, multicultural world.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Resume
Personal Statement
Why do you want this degree, and why do you want it from OU?
Three letters of recommendation
While all three of your letters of recommendation should be from someone who can speak to your ability to be a successful graduate student in a music program, we ask that you consider the following when requesting your recommendations:
One letter should be from a person who has considerable knowledge about your abilities as a performer, conductor, or composer (e.g.: studio professor, ensemble conductor, chamber coach, etc.).
One letter should be from a person who can speak to your abilities as a scholar of music.
If you are applying for a doctoral degree, the Master of Music in Music Theory, or the Master of Music in Musicology, you must also upload a sample of your scholarly writing.
This sample should not be more than 3 years old.
Minimum of 5 pages of double-spaced text, not counting bibliography.
Should represent your best scholarly writing and researching skills in music.
Should present a complete argument supporting a clear thesis.
Should feature a consistent method for citations.
Examples include but are not limited to a critical analysis, a research paper in musicology, music in culture, or music pedagogy, or an article suitable for publication in a recognized scholarly or professional music journal.
Scoring 6.5 or higher on the IELTS, Scoring 79 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT).
Personal Statement
Why do you want this degree, and why do you want it from OU?
Three letters of recommendation
While all three of your letters of recommendation should be from someone who can speak to your ability to be a successful graduate student in a music program, we ask that you consider the following when requesting your recommendations:
One letter should be from a person who has considerable knowledge about your abilities as a performer, conductor, or composer (e.g.: studio professor, ensemble conductor, chamber coach, etc.).
One letter should be from a person who can speak to your abilities as a scholar of music.
If you are applying for a doctoral degree, the Master of Music in Music Theory, or the Master of Music in Musicology, you must also upload a sample of your scholarly writing.
This sample should not be more than 3 years old.
Minimum of 5 pages of double-spaced text, not counting bibliography.
Should represent your best scholarly writing and researching skills in music.
Should present a complete argument supporting a clear thesis.
Should feature a consistent method for citations.
Examples include but are not limited to a critical analysis, a research paper in musicology, music in culture, or music pedagogy, or an article suitable for publication in a recognized scholarly or professional music journal.
Scoring 6.5 or higher on the IELTS, Scoring 79 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT).
Tuition
USD
20,112