阿拉巴马大学

The School of Music is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, and all of its programs and policies are in accordance with NASM requirements. The School offers the Doctor of Musical Arts degree (DMA) with concentrations in composition, performance, choral conducting, and wind conducting. Secondary concentrations may be earned in conjunction with any of the DMA concentrations. Descriptions of these curricula may be found in the Graduate Handbook of the School of Music. The Master of Music (MM) degree is offered with concentrations in performance, composition, musicology, theory, choral conducting, wind conducting, and church music. Program outlines are available from the School upon request.

Performance

An audition on the major instrument. A complete repertoire list must be submitted, noting those works prepared for the audition.

Voice

The demonstration of a satisfactory vocal technique in the classical style, and satisfactory singing diction and comprehension in French, German, Italian and English.

Composition

Submission of a group of original works, including at least one in large form.

Theory

Submission of examples of work that illustrate analytical and writing skills. Students must have a reading knowledge of a foreign language (usually German, French, or Italian). Those who do not have this skill at matriculation will be required to remove the deficiency, through the completion of appropriate language courses or by examination, before they are admitted to candidacy.

Musicology

Submission of work that illustrates research and writing skills. Students must have a reading knowledge of a foreign language (usually German, French, or Italian). Those who do not have this skill at matriculation will be required to remove the deficiency, through the completion of appropriate language courses or by examination, before they are admitted to candidacy.

Conducting

An audition with a University ensemble. Two major works, in contrasting styles, must be conducted. Ear training and sight-singing proficiency must be demonstrated.