VOCAL PERFORMANCE
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Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Vocal Performance ☬
Program Title:
Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Vocal Performance ☬
Focus: Opera Performance
Program Description:
The D.M.A. in Vocal Performance is a terminal degree designed for advanced singers pursuing careers as professional opera performers, teaching artists, or applied voice faculty. This program emphasizes vocal technique, stylistic interpretation, performance practice, stagecraft, and scholarship, with a strong focus on opera. Students will culminate their studies with a capstone project or dissertation involving a full-length operatic performance, lecture-recital, or scholarly research related to opera.
Credit Hours Required:
Minimum of 60 credit hours beyond the master’s degree.
Program Structure:
I. Applied Studies (12 credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | FCNS Code |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 6910 | Applied Voice Lessons I | MVV 6461 |
| MUS 6911 | Applied Voice Lessons II | MVV 6462 |
| MUS 7910 | Applied Voice Lessons III | MVV 7471 |
| MUS 7911 | Applied Voice Lessons IV | MVV 7472 |
II. Opera Studies (12 credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | FCNS Code |
|---|---|---|
| MUN 5715 | Opera Workshop I | MUN 5715 |
| MUN 6716 | Opera Workshop II | MUN 6716 |
| MUT 6930 | Opera Role Preparation & Coaching | MUT 6930 (Special Topics) |
| THE 5930 | Acting for Opera Singers | THE 5930 (Special Topics) |
III. Academic Core (9 credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | FCNS Code |
|---|---|---|
| MUH 5681 | Graduate Music History Survey | MUH 5681 |
| MUT 5627 | Graduate Theory and Analysis | MUT 5627 |
| MUG 6105 | Research Methods in Music | MUG 6105 |
IV. Vocal Pedagogy & Literature (6 credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | FCNS Code |
|---|---|---|
| MVV 6661 | Advanced Vocal Pedagogy | MVV 6661 |
| MUH 6931 | Repertoire of the Operatic Canon | MUH 6931 (Special Topics) |
V. Ensembles & Collaborative Work (6 credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | FCNS Code |
|---|---|---|
| MUN 6010 | Graduate Vocal Ensemble I | MUN 6010 |
| MVK 6651 | Collaborative Piano for Singers | MVK 6651 |
VI. Doctoral Qualifying & Capstone (15 credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | FCNS Code |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 7975 | Doctoral Qualifying Exam Preparation | MUS 7975 |
| MUS 7980 | Doctoral Project (Capstone or Thesis) | MUS 7980 |
| MUS 7976 | Lecture-Recital Preparation | MUS 7976 |
Capstone Project Options:
Choose one of the following:
- A fully staged operatic role with scholarly program notes and critical commentary.
- A lecture-recital focused on an operatic topic (e.g., role analysis, historical performance practice).
- A dissertation on opera studies (e.g., vocal technique in bel canto, staging innovation in contemporary opera).