Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano

About this programme

The DMA program is designed for performers who have already reached a high level of proficiency and artistry in their fields and who may wish to teach at the university level. This program offers an opportunity to bring creative and performance achievement to a high level while enriching individual backgrounds with academic studies, including specialized training in music history and theory, and other areas of study and research leading to the thesis document and lecture recital/presentation. For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website Piano, harpsichord and organ students at UBC can expect comprehensive musical and personal growth, whether at the undergraduate or graduate level. UBC Music offers enriching experiences in chamber music, large ensembles, piano pedagogy and literature, and more. UBC Music provides a variety of performance opportunities that inspire and create rewarding musical experiences. Early music and contemporary ensembles give further performance opportunities outside the standard repertoire. In addition, studies in the realms of collaborative piano and chamber music with singers and instrumentalists provides an important component to students’ training at UBC. Our faculty are internationally renowned performing artists with active concert and recording careers who are committed to the artistic growth of their students. An audition, either in-person or via video, is required. Applicants who audition via video may be requested to participate in an online video interview with UBC Music faculty members as part of