The Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance degree is designed to prepare the singer who is experienced in operatic, concert, and recital performance for a successful career as a teacher of voice.  The degree is tailored to each student to build on his or her strengths while addressing areas that need improvement. 

Students will gain performance experience by participating in Frost Opera Theater productions and in giving solo recitals, while teaching both private studio lessons and Department of Vocal Performance courses.  The Frost School of Music offers unique opportunities for students to work with faculty from the classical, jazz, and contemporary/pop areas, in addition to gaining experience in the pedagogy of classical vocal performance.  Frost School of Music Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance graduates are currently teaching as full-time tenure-track university faculty members, and they maintain active national performing careers.

Performance Courses (20% of total, 12 credits)
8 credits Applied Lessons in voice performance (MVPVOx)
2 credits Ensembles (MVP688)
2 credits Coaching-vocal performance (MVP 552)

Creative Activities (20% of total, 12 credits)
1 credit DMA Recital (MVP732)
1 credit DMA Lecture/Recital/Workshop (MVP712)
9 credits Doctoral Essay Research (MVP731)
1 credit Doctoral Essay Proposal (MED602)

Vocal Pedagogy (30% of total, 18 credits)
4 credits Vocal Literature for Teaching:
MVP610 English
MVP611 Italian
MVP612 German
MVP613 French
MVP614 Musical Theatre
4 credits Studio Teaching Techniques (MVP630)
3 credits Advanced Vocal Pedagogy (MVP638)
1 credit Vocal Pedagogy Internship (MVP639)
2 credits Doctoral Seminar (MED680)
1 credit Teaching Music in College (MED690)
2 credits Voice Disorders (MVP636)

Allied Music Courses (10% of total, 6 credits)
3 credits Psychology of Music (MED562)
3 credits Analytical Techniques (MTC617)

Cognate/Electives (20% of total, 12 credits)