Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) Church Music - Organ Emphasis

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA): Church Music - Organ Emphasis Program Guide

Prerequisites

Must be cleared in accordance with school and area policies

Music History

Music Theory

Language

Music Core

Research Skills (3 hours)

Waiver or equivalent course accepted with approval

Advanced Musicology & Theory (12 hours)

At least one course from each area

Major Area

Studio Lessons (18 hours)

Advanced Organ (6 hours)

ORGN 800-807, 921

Master Class in Organ (0 hours)

ORGN 702 for 4 semesters

Studio Class in Organ (0 hours)

ORGN 720 for 4 semesters

Bales Chorale (0 hours)

CHUR 622 for four semesters

Advanced Church Music (12 hours)

CHUR 801-810, 821-824, or 921

Choral Conducting (6 hours)

COND 711, 712, or 811

Doctoral Recitals (3 hours)

2 Organ and 1 Choral Conducting

Written Qualifying Exams

Must be completed prior to scheduling the Oral Comprehensive Exam

DMA Document or Lecture Recital (4 hours)

Select either 970 or 972

University-Level Exams

Exam Authorization forms should be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the exam date

Graduate Advisory Committee

Minimum of 5 faculty members for doctoral committees

Graduation Requirements

Optional Cognate (12 hours)

Credits may count towards MUSC/MTHC or Elective requirements. Area:

Transfer or Master's Reduction Credit(s)

Up to 6 credits of MTHC/MUSC courses may be counted as a reduction in the credit hours required for the DMA. Additional transfer credits may count towards electives.