Mature as an Artist, Scholar 和 Teacher
Recognized as an outst和ing institution for graduate music study, UNC’s School of 音乐 offers superior training for faculty positions. Our 文学博士 in 音乐 with emphasis in Composition enables you to work with accomplished composers to develop your creative voice. You’ll also get advanced instruction in music pedagogy, research, 和 scholarship, graduating with a well-rounded skill-set that makes a strong impression on hiring committees.
UNC’s School of 音乐 faculty includes a number of successful composers whose works have been performed throughout the world. You’ll get strong one-on-one guidance 和 mentoring, with encouragement to deepen 和 refine your own artistry. 的毕业生 or music composition D.A. 程序 have an excellent track record of success, earning faculty placements at institutions that are accredited by the National Association of 音乐 Schools.
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D.A. in 音乐 Composition
D.A. in music composition requires 70 hours of coursework. It includes a written dissertation 和 a recital of your original compositions written during the doctoral 程序. You’ll also get h和s-on experience in college-level teaching via a supervised 实习.
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你的未来 in 音乐 Composition
UNC-trained composers have an outst和ing track record of professional achievement. You’ll enter the academic job market with an exceptionally versatile skill-set, including superior training in college level teaching. Widely recognized as a leader in graduate music education, the UNC School of 音乐 has been recognized by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education as a Program of Excellence.
Consider UNC’s D.A. in 音乐 Composition if you want to:
- Teach music at the college level
- Fully develop your creativity as a composer
- Build well-rounded skills in teaching, composition, 和 scholarship
- Work with dedicated 和 accomplished faculty
你将学习:
- Advanced music theory
- Structure 和 analysis
- 音乐教育学
- 研究 methods
- History of music
Sample courses:
- 音乐 History Seminar
- 音乐理论
- Individual Performance
- Studies in Effective Teaching
Beyond the Classroom
UNC’s School of 音乐 is home to an extremely active community of performers. 作为一个 D.A. c和idate in composing, you’ll be able to collaborate with more than 400 extremely talented college musicians, with specializations in nearly every musical genre. 是否 you’re debuting your own compositions or simply honing your skills as a performer, UNC’s ensembles add enormous value to your doctoral experience.
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