Doctoral Dual Degrees (DMA, Ph.D.)
Contents:
| 08.01 | General Information |
| 08.02 | Ph.D. and DMA Major Combinations |
08.01 General Information
Recognizing its unique resources that permit strong majors in a broad spectrum of fields of graduate study, the Eastman School allows the development of individualized dual-degree and double-major programs. Such programs may, for example, combine performance with an academic area of specialty or with conducting, composition, or music education. Such dual-degree or double-major programs normally are formed after the student has been accepted to and has begun study in one of the major fields. However, direct admission to a combined program may be available to a small number of extraordinarily well-qualified students, on the basis of highest recommendations from the departments involved.
Students contemplating a double major or dual degree should expect to augment significantly the minimum number of courses for the single major or single degree-program. Approval of a program of study for a double-major or dual-degree program is sought by the student from the Graduate Research Committee, the Graduate Professional Committee, or both, as appropriate.
Recitals
All dual-degree students are required to play three recitals, including one lecture recital as specified by their department, with the following exception: students combining DMA/PRL and DMA/ACM degrees should play five recitals (two solo recitals and two collaborative recitals, and one lecture recital).
Continuous Registration in Applied Music
Dual-degree students are encouraged to maintain continuous registration in applied music until both of the solo recital requirements have been completed; however, the exigencies of completing dual graduate degrees may necessitate flexibility in course scheduling. In such instances, candidates may submit a written proposal to the graduate dean, requesting flexibility in balancing academic and performance requirements.
08.02 Ph.D. and DMA Major Combinations
Students may complete the qualifying examinations by choosing from the three following options:
1. When the course requirements for both degrees are completed, students may take one qualifying examination designed to include all relevant segments from both the Ph.D. and the DMA examinations.
Ph.D. in Musicology and DMA in Performance and Literature
- All sections of the written Ph.D. exam
- Part III of the written DMA exam (skills and analysis)
- Oral examination committee: 6 faculty members (three from musicology, one from theory, and two from the applicable performance department, including the major teacher). Three hours should be allotted for the oral examination.
- All sections of the written Ph.D. exam
- Parts I, II, and IV of the written DMA exam (music history and score identification)
- Oral examination committee: 6 faculty members (three from theory, one from music history, and two form the applicable performance department including the major teacher). Three hours should be allotted for the oral examination.
2. If the course requirements for each degree are completed at separate times, students may take individual written and oral qualifying examinations for each degree.
Ph.D. in Musicology and DMA in Performance and Literature
- All sections of both written exams with the following exception: if the Ph.D. exam is completed first, students should take only Part III of the DMA exam
- Oral examination committees: 4 faculty members as now constituted
- All sections of both written exams with the following exception: if the Ph.D. exam is completed first, students should take only Parts I, II and IV of the DMA exam
- Oral examination committees: 4 faculty members as now constituted
3. Students may elect the option of taking separate written qualifying examinations, followed by one oral qualifying examination that will be applicable to both degrees.
Ph.D.in Musicology and DMA in Performance and Literature
- All sections of both written exams with the following exception: if the Ph.D. exam is completed first, students should take only Part III of the DMA exam
- Oral examination committee: 6 faculty members (three from musicology, one from theory, and two from the applicable performance department, including the major teacher). Three hours should be allotted for the oral examination.
- All sections of both written exams with the following exception: if the Ph.D. exam is completed first, students should take only Parts I, II and IV of the DMA exam
- Oral examination committee: 6 faculty members (three from theory, one from music history, and two form the applicable performance department including the major teacher). Three hours should be allotted for the oral examination.
Coursework
Ph.D.in Musicology and DMA in Performance and Literature
- The completion of course requirements for the Ph.D. in musicology will also complete the music history and minor-field requirements for the DMA in performance and literature (unless the minor field is not music history).
- Musicology courses in the Ph.D. program of study may be used to fulfill music history requirements in the DMA program of study. DMA program of study may be used to fulfill elective credits in the Ph.D. program of study.
Ph.D. in Music Theory and DMA in Performance and Literature
- The completion of course requirements for the Ph.D. in music theory will also complete the music theory and minor-field requirements for the DMA in performance and literature (unless the minor field is not music theory).
- Music theory course in the Ph.D. program of study may be used to fulfill music theory requirements in the DMA program of study.