Doctor of Music (DMus)

University of Alberta

The D.Mus. degree is offered on a full-time basis with a concentration in Choral Conducting, Composition, or Performance (Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola). Dedicated and experienced faculty and excellent performance and research facilities provide a stimulating environment for doctoral studies. The Department of Music offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Music, Doctor of Music, and Doctor of Philosophy. The MA and PhD include work in the areas of Musicology, Music Theory, Ethnomusicology, Popular Music, and interdisciplinary music studies. The MMus program includes specializations in Performance (keyboard instruments, piano pedagogy, orchestral instruments, wind band conducting, and voice), Choral Conducting, and Composition. The DMus program is offered in piano and organ performance, in choral conducting, and in composition, and is considered on an individual basis for applicants in other performance areas.

Faculty of Arts