Doctor of Musical Arts Program; Field: Composition
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Music's additional admission requirements stated below.
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Applicants for the DMA in the Composition field must hold a Master of Music Performance degree specializing in Composition from the University of Toronto, or its equivalent from another recognized university, with an average standing of B+ or better.
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Two or more extended compositions in various media and a recording of at least one of these works must be submitted together with the application and complete academic credentials.
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Two letters of reference commenting on the applicant's composition ability, academic ability, and professional promise.
Completion Requirements
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Coursework. Students must complete a minimum of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), including:
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Upon completion of coursework, students are required to present a recital of original works (MUS3888Y) to the satisfaction of the department. In some cases, professional-quality tapes of performances totalling the equivalent of a full recital may be substituted.
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The thesis for the DMA shall be an extended composition approved by the department, prepared under the supervision of an advisory committee and defended at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.
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The residency requirement is two years, whereby students must be on campus full-time and consequently in geographical proximity to be able to participate fully in the University activities associated with the program.
Program Length: 4 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 6 years full-time