Overview

The University of Maryland School of Music is a fully-accredited, comprehensive school of music that allows students to pursue innovative and rigorous programs across performance, scholarship and pedagogy. It offers this Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Music Performance and Composition.

Features

In educating the next generation of artist-citizens, the School is fiercely dedicated to the highest standards of artistic and scholarly excellence; diversity in curriculum and programming; robust engagement with our region, nation, and world; entrepreneurial thinking and problem solving; and the creation of an inclusive, open, and welcoming community.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interpretation and Repertoire
Seminar in Vocal Pedagogy
Aural Skills for Conductors
Advanced Seminar in Music Pedagogy
Doctoral Seminar in Music Literature
Seminar in Music Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

Credits

40 SCH

40-46 depending on specialization

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Music Composition Music Performance View 67 other PhDs in Music Performance in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the graduate degree programs in music is highly selective. It is determined primarily by a performance audition, tapes and scores of original compositions, scholarly research papers, letters of recommendation, and/or successful teaching experience; additionally, in some academic areas, the general GRE scores are considered.
Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose will be required to be uploaded in the School of Music Application and the Graduate School’s application.
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
School of Music Application
Additional requirements depending on instrument/major

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8346 USD / year

≈ 8346 USD / year
Out-of-State

8346 USD / year

≈ 8346 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3902 USD / year

≈ 3902 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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