Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition

Head of the Composition Division: Prof. Stephen Chatman (Tel: 604-822-3468 or E-mail: stephen.chatman(at)ubc.ca)

1. Composition Division

2. Program Information

Recommended residency - 4 years
Pre-requisites & Curriculum
Review Entrance (Placement) Exam requirements. These exams are administered just before the start of the Fall term.
Policies and procedures relating to D.M.A. degrees in composition and performance

3. Application Requirements specific to the DMA in Composition

Follow the general graduate application guidelines in How to Apply and in addition:

Supply a brief 'statement of objectives as a composer.'
Submit a term paper (not less than ten pages in length).
Submit scores and CDs of at least five (5) works for varied media and programs from public performances.
NOTE: Do not send original scores. The copies will be returned at your request and expense only.

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