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Esther Boyer College of Music 2001 North 13th Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6079.
Degree Programs: isc.temple.edu/grad/Programs/ Graduate Faculty Master of Music and Master of Music Therapy Degree Professional Studies in Performance Doctoral Programs in Music Department of Dance 309 Vivacqua Hall, Degree Programs: www.temple.edu/grad/dagrid.html General Statement
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Preliminary Examination When all course work is completed to the satisfaction of the adviser, the student must take the preliminary examination. The written examination will confirm that the student has attained broad competency in the field of music and that within his/her area of concentration s/he can deal with specific questions in depth. Students planning to take the written examinations should request a list of dates from the graduate secretary and submit a written request to the Associate Dean one month prior to the administration date. Oral Preliminary Examinations For those students who pass the written preliminary examination, no oral preliminary examination will be required. (This refers only to the oral preliminary examination and does not affect the oral examination for composers after their concert of original works, nor does it refer in any way to the oral defense of the dissertation/final project.) If a student fails one or more portions of the written preliminary examination, an oral examination may be administered by the major adviser and a minimum of two additional faculty members to be selected as follows: in the case of failure in one subject area, two members of that department will be asked by the student's major adviser to participate with the major adviser in the examination. In the case of failure in more than one subject area, at least one faculty member from each of the departments in which the failure occurred will be asked by the student's major adviser to participate in the examination. The examination is to be a formal oral examination rather than an informal meeting with graduate faculty from departments in which the examination revealed that the student needs further work. This does not preclude such informal meetings, however, in preparation for the oral examination. Upon passing the oral examination, the student, as advised by the examining committee, will be permitted to schedule a second and final attempt at the failed portions of the written examination. Upon the successful completion of the preliminary examination, the student is recognized as a candidate for the D.M.A. degree and may officially begin work on the final project. Dissertation/Final Project An original composition of dimension approved by the adviser for full or chamber orchestra with or without soloists, or for voices and orchestra, or other approved media is required. A written analysis of formal stylistic or technical elements of the composition shall form a part of the project. Dissertation/Final Project Proposal - 1. Upon completion of the preliminary examination, a Doctoral Advisory Committee (DAC) shall be appointed by the Director of Graduate Studies to guide the monograph/final project and proposal. When the student, in consultation with the major adviser and Department Chair, has identified a tentative advisory committee, the Chair gives those names to the Director of Graduate Studies for consideration. The Director of Graduate Studies officially appoints the DAC. The DAC consists of no fewer than three persons: two faculty members from within the department and a third person from outside the department. 2. After a proposal for the monograph/final project has been developed by the student in consultation with the DAC, the student prepares a final copy for approval. Each member of the DAC must sign the final proposal. Once all DAC members have signed the title page, the student copies the final proposal and delivers within thirty days one copy to each member of the DAC, the Department Chair, the Associate Dean, and the Graduate School. Final Oral Examination - 1. When the monograph/final project is complete, the major adviser of the DAC asks the Director of Graduate Studies to appoint an outside reader. The DAC plus the outside reader comprise the Doctoral Examining Committee (DEC) for the monograph/final project defense. 2. Doctoral candidates must schedule a defense of the monograph/final project with the Associate Dean at least one month before the requested defense date. Forms to schedule the defense are available from the Graduate Secretary. 3. Doctoral candidates must submit a defense copy of the monograph/final project to members of the DEC and to the Associate Dean at least two weeks prior to the defense. Time Limitations All requirements, including the final project, must be completed within a seven-year period from the date of admission to graduate standing. If an official leave of absence is desired, permission for such absence must be obtained in writing from the adviser and Associate Dean of the Esther Boyer College of Music. Exceptions to the above requirements may be made only with the approval of the adviser, the Director of Graduate Studies, the Associate Dean, and, when required, the Graduate School or the appropriate collegial or university committee. Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance Objectives The objective of the D.M.A. program in Performance is to foster growth and development of the highest and most sophisticated expression of musical interpretation through performance under the guidance of a very highly specialized faculty. Diverse areas of study are included to assure the broadest possible cultivation and expansion of students' talents. Due to the repertoire and ensemble considerations, the Esther Boyer College of Music accepts DMA applications in Performance only from the following: Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Guitar, Harp, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice (all ranges). Additional Admission Requirements 1. Applicants must hold the Master of Music degree (or the equivalent) in the field of specialization from an accredited institution. If a change in specialization is requested at the doctoral level, prerequisite departmental examinations must be passed. 2. Applicants must submit a repertoire list with the admission application. For sample repertoire lists, refer to the "Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance" booklet, which is included with the application packet. Additional copies of the booklet are available by calling 215-204-7609. 3. All applicants must perform a live audition. Refer to "C. Doctoral Degrees" under "Auditions." The live audition can be arranged only after the candidate has submitted a completed application, including the preliminary audition cassette. 4. Applicants will be scheduled for an interview with the Associate Dean and appropriate department Chair on the audition date. At the interview, it will be determined whether or not the repertoire list submitted by the applicant meets the standard of the specific department for entrance. 5. Students entering the program must show transcript evidence at the master's level in the area of bibliographical resources in music. If no transcript evidence appears, students must take Research in Music (Music Studies 700) in addition to the 6 required credits within the History/ Theory area. 6. Piano majors entering the program must also show transcript evidence at the master's level in the area of performance practices. If no transcript evidence appears, students must take up to 6 credits of 777 and/or 778. 7. Based upon the writing sample obtained during the Doctoral Entrance Examinations, students who place into the top writing tier are exempt from taking "Academic Writing Skills" (668) and will substitute one other 3-credit graduate elective course by advisement.
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