Austin,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
|
Austin United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The three-year Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) program in Music Performance prepares students to become well-rounded performer-scholars. Beyond achieving technical proficiency on their chosen instrument or voice, candidates must show comprehensive knowledge of music theory, teaching methods, historical context, and repertoire within their specialization.
Performance students undergo intensive applied instruction with our renowned faculty artists. The curriculum includes weekly private lessons, coursework in music theory and history, ensemble participation, chamber music collaborations, and public recital requirements. Weekly studio classes foster community by offering solo performance platforms and discussions on orchestral/operatic excerpts, stage fright management, pedagogical approaches, practice techniques, and connecting with audiences. The program also features a vibrant visiting artist series, hosting recent masterclasses with Chicago Symphony's Robert Chen, Grammy-nominated flutist Brandon Patrick George, and Metropolitan Opera regular Rafael Davila, a Butler School graduate.
The UT Symphony Orchestra organizes a yearly Concerto Competition where brass, woodwind, percussion, string, and piano students may earn the opportunity to perform as featured soloists during the orchestra's season.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
official transcripts - You must submit an official transcript from every senior college you have attended. Even if courses taken at one institution are recorded on a transcript from another college, a transcript must be submitted from the institution at which the courses were taken.
International transcripts must include both the original language document and an official or certified English translation.
INTRODUCTORY VIDEO - Submit a one to three minute video recording on which you verbally introduce yourself and discuss your musical and non-musical interests, goals, creative or volunteer work and reasons for applying to the Butler School of Music.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE - A 500-word essay outlining your objectives for graduate study, career plans and reasons for applying to our program.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - Three recommendation letters, written within the last twelve months, pertaining to your potential for graduate study in music. Provide contact information for your three chosen references in your Butler School application. Notification emails are sent to your references after you submit your application.
R'SUM OR CURRICULUM VITAE - A r'sum or curriculum vitae (CV) providing complete information concerning musical training, experience, awards, honors, publications and performance.
REPERTOIRE LIST - A list of all solo works that you have performed in a recital, jury or studio class, including concertos. You may also include a representative selection of chamber works.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
International transcripts must include both the original language document and an official or certified English translation.
INTRODUCTORY VIDEO - Submit a one to three minute video recording on which you verbally introduce yourself and discuss your musical and non-musical interests, goals, creative or volunteer work and reasons for applying to the Butler School of Music.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE - A 500-word essay outlining your objectives for graduate study, career plans and reasons for applying to our program.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - Three recommendation letters, written within the last twelve months, pertaining to your potential for graduate study in music. Provide contact information for your three chosen references in your Butler School application. Notification emails are sent to your references after you submit your application.
R'SUM OR CURRICULUM VITAE - A r'sum or curriculum vitae (CV) providing complete information concerning musical training, experience, awards, honors, publications and performance.
REPERTOIRE LIST - A list of all solo works that you have performed in a recital, jury or studio class, including concertos. You may also include a representative selection of chamber works.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Tuition
USD
19,212