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| | Composition (DMA) - Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition | | |
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| School | The University of British Columbia - Vancouver - Faculty of Graduate Studies | | |
| Location | Vancouver, BC, Canada | | |
| School Type | Graduate School | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 47,000
Full-time Graduate: 11,368 | | |
| Degree | Doctorate | | |
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| Entry Grade (%)* | 76% | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | M.Mus degree in composition, or acceptable equivalent.
i. Outstanding ability in composition ii. M.Mus. degree in composition, or acceptable equivalent | | |
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| Description | The D.M.A. program is designed for composers who have already reached a high level of proficiency and artistry in their fields and who may wish to teach at the university level. This program offers an opportunity to bring creative and performance achievement to a high level while enriching individual backgrounds with academic studies, including specialized training in music history and theory, and other areas. Graduate student composers work closely with faculty in composition and music theory, and are expected to compose major works for public performance in addition to fulfilling course requirements.
Graduate student composers have occasions to hear their works in regularly scheduled concerts as well as in their degree recitals. The UBC Symphony performs or reads students' orchestra pieces annually and the choirs are all active in presenting student works. The computer music studio is of considerable scope and is open to students on a 24-hour basis. Visit the compositions division page for more information about the program. https://music.ubc.ca/composition | | |
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.