Performing Arts Doctorate Degrees & Graduate Programs in Boston

Earning a Ph.D. in performing arts may give students the opportunity to completely immerse themselves in the study of the performing arts medium that inspires them. Performing arts Ph.D. programs typically feature an intensive course of study that is intended to connect students with other passionate artists.

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Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Waltham, MA
Brandeis University
Music: Musicology
The Brandeis University music department's graduate programs concentrate in two areas: Musicology, and Composition and Theory. The department also offers, in conjunction with the department of Women's and Gender Studies, a Joint MA in Women's and Ge...
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    Waltham, MA
    Music: Composition and Theory or Musicology
    The Brandeis University music department's graduate programs concentrate in two areas: Composition and Theory or Musicology. The department also offers, in conjunction with the program in Women's and Gender Studies, a Joint M.A.
    Program: Campus
    Degree: Doctorate
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  - Waltham, MA
    
    Waltham, MA
    Musicology
    The Music department’s graduate programs concentrate in two areas: Composition and Theory, and Musicology. The department also offers, in conjunction with the program in women's and gender studies, a Joint M.A.
    Program: Campus
    Degree: Doctorate
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  - Waltham, MA
    
    Waltham, MA
    Musicology and Ethnomusicology - Doctorate
    Program: Campus
    Degree: Doctorate
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    Waltham, MA
    Music: Composition and Theory or Musicology
    The Brandeis University music department's graduate programs concentrate in two areas: Composition and Theory or Musicology. The department also offers, in conjunction with the program in Women's and Gender Studies, a Joint M.A.
    Program: Campus
    Degree: Doctorate
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  - Waltham, MA
    
    Waltham, MA
    Music: Musicology
    The Brandeis University music department's graduate programs concentrate in two areas: Musicology, and Composition and Theory. The department also offers, in conjunction with the department of Women's and Gender Studies, a Joint MA in Women's and Ge...
    Program: Campus
    Degree: Doctorate
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  - Waltham, MA
    
    Waltham, MA
    Musicology
    The Music department’s graduate programs concentrate in two areas: Composition and Theory, and Musicology. The department also offers, in conjunction with the program in women's and gender studies, a Joint M.A.
    Program: Campus
    Degree: Doctorate
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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston, MA
Boston University
School of Music
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    Boston, MA
    M.A. and Ph.D. Programs in Music - Doctorate
    Program: Campus
    Degree: Doctorate
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    Boston, MA
    Music Theory and Composition - Doctorate
    Program: Campus
    Degree: Doctorate
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    Boston, MA
    Musicology and Ethnomusicology - Doctorate
    Program: Campus
    Degree: Doctorate
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    Boston, MA
    Conducting - Doctorate
    Program: Hybrid
    Degree: Doctorate
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    Boston, MA
    Music Performance, General - Doctorate
    Program: Campus
    Degree: Doctorate
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    Boston, MA
    Piano and Organ - Doctorate
    Program: Campus
    Degree: Doctorate
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    Boston, MA
    Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments - Doctorate
    Program: Campus
    Degree: Doctorate
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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Cambridge, MA
Harvard University
Music
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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Medford, MA
Tufts University
Drama - Doctorate
The graduate programs in drama concentrate on particular areas of theater history, dramatic literature, and theory and criticism, with an emphasis on original research.
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Brown University
Providence, RI

Providence, RI
Brown University
Ethnomusicology
What is ethnomusicology? At Brown, our orientation is to explore all music making as a human activity: classical music, folk music, popular music, and the musics of indigenous peoples throughout the world. Cultural studies, critical theory, anthr...
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New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Boston, MA
New England Conservatory of Music
Music
The Master of Music curricula focus on studio and ensemble work supplemented by academic course requirements in musicology and theoretical studies. Additional study is provided through frequent master classes, guestartists, and repertoire classes.
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