Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) Jazz Performance
Overview
What to expect
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance, Jazz is an advanced, performance-focused research degree. Students develop their jazz musicianship to the fullest while preparing a major work of original scholarship on a significant question in jazz. They give three formal recitals over the course of their studies and defend their thesis before a committee of examiners at the end.
Why it stands out
The program is delivered by distinguished professional jazz musicians at a top-ranked university in the heart of a culturally rich major city. Students benefit from the real-world experience and scholarly expertise of their supervisors, the multi-faceted resources of a top-ranked university, and the program’s connections with Toronto’s vibrant jazz scene.
Who it's for
Students with a passion for jazz and eagerness to be engaged at the highest levels of their creative and intellectual abilities are ideal candidates for this program.
Outcomes
Opportunities for study
The Jazz DMA is performance degree. Students have numerous opportunities to perform with university ensembles and their own groups in prominent venues on and off campus.
Opportunities after graduation
The degree prepares graduates to thrive as intellectually informed professional musicians and also qualifies them for careers in post-secondary teaching and research.
Curriculum
DMA in Jazz Performance
- DMA Seminar
- Research in Performance
- Applied Lessons
- Elective Graduate Seminars
Core Courses
The program’s core consists of individual instruction in the student’s primary performance medium (the equivalent of two full-year courses) in preparation for three recitals candidates are required to perform during their program. Required courses also include a seminar on performance-related topics (the equivalent of one full-year course) and a preliminary independent research project conducted under the supervision of a faculty advisor (a 0.5 full-year course).
Electives
Students choose the equivalent of one full-year course and a 0.5 full-year course from a range of performance-related graduate seminars.
Other Requirements
Students must complete a language requirement, major field exam, three recitals, and a thesis consisting of original research related to their performance specialization.
Complete admission requirements can be found at Application Materials.
Complete information on how to apply can be found at Applying.
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