Overview
The DMA in Performance is offered in two tracks: dissertation track and recital track. With expert faculty including 20 members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, BU School of Music is a community of academically and artistically extraordinary musicians within a major research University located in one of the great music capitals of the U.S. – Boston.
Outcomes
With your DMA in Performance, you will attain industry standards of preparation for a career as a composer, performer, scholar, or teacher.
This is your opportunity join a global network of Boston University graduates who are represented in most of the major symphony orchestras nationally and many around the world, including, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, The Chicago Symphony, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
BU’s prestigious group of alumni have won Tonys, Grammys, Golden Globes, Oscars, Emmys, and Screen Actor Guild Awards. Students are assigned a faculty member for individualized instruction in preparation to enter the field of music.
Programme Structure
Areas of study offered include:
- Voice
- Strings
- Keyboard (piano, collaborative piano, organ)
- Woodwinds
- Brass
- Percussion
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 100
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants to the DMA program should possess a Master of Music degree or a Master of Arts degree with a major in music and should have completed theory, harmony, and solfége; history of music; and liberal arts courses
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from music professionals/educators.
- Upload transcripts from all colleges and universities
- Personal statement indicating the applicant’s purpose in pursuing graduate work, career objectives, and particular interest in BU
- Current resume
- Collaborative piano applicants must upload their most recent repertoire list including categories of Vocal / Instrumental / Chamber / and Solo Piano
- A prescreening video recording (required of all Cello, Collaborative Piano, Conducting, Double Bass, Flute, Piano, Trombone, Trumpet, Viola, Violin, Voice, and all DMA applicants)
- A live or final recorded audition following the audition repertoire guidelines for the appropriate instrument
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 47,093 AUD / year (≈ 33,382 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 47,093 AUD / year (≈ 33,382 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 47,093 AUD / year (≈ 33,382 USD / year)
Living costs
Boston, United States: 2,201-4,569 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Performance.