Graduate music performance in the UCLA Department of Music Performance, Education and Composition combines intensive individual applied study and ensemble collaboration with courses designed to illuminate musical context and stimulate creativity, curiosity, and interpretation. Students pursuing the Master of Music (M.M.) and Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) degrees learn from master artist-teachers, dynamic ensemble directors and chamber music coaches, and scholars dedicated to informed and relevant performance of Western classical music. The D.M.A. program, in particular, is intentionally small and designed for students with outstanding performance ability, extraordinary intellectual curiosity, and a well-articulated musical research agenda. All this happens within the multi-disciplinary community of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, the academic energy of America’s premier public research university, and the excitement of one of the world’s most vibrant and diverse cultural capitals.
Music Performance
Graduate Student Resources
Graduate Guidebooks
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Music MM and DMA Graduate Guidebooks are comprehensive resources designed to support current and prospective graduate students in navigating their academic journey. It provides clear information about program requirements, coursework, milestones, policies, and procedures specific to the Music Performance graduate programs. Serving as both a reference and planning tool, the guidebook ensures that students have access to up-to-date details approved by faculty and the graduate committee, helping them successfully progress through their degree.
Graduate Music Performance Petitions and Forms
DGE Nomination Doctoral Committee Form 
Use this form to nominate your doctoral committee. After signatures are received, the SAO will submit it to the Division of Graduate Education. Processing can take up to two weeks.
Graduate Departmental Course Substitution Petition
Use this petition to substitute UCLA courses for degree requirements. For outside transfer credit, submit the Division of Gradaute Education’s Graduate Degree Petition.
Graduate Independent Study Syllabus
As part of the enrollment process for MUSC 596, 597, 598 or 599, please complete a syllabus and share with the instructor of record.
Music 401 New Music Forum Contract
This form, for DMA students, is due two quarters before the performance. The performer and composer both enroll in MUSC 401 in the quarter they perform. Once signatures are complete, the SAO will follow up.
DMA Committee & Dissertation Topic Form
This form is used to request the department approval of the student's doctoral committee and dissertation topic. This will be submit in conjunction with the Nomination of Doctoral Committee Form.
MM Recital Committee Request Form
Use this form to submit a MM Recital Committee request in Fall quarter of the students 2nd year.
MM/DMA Recital Program Approval Form
Approval for graduate (MM and DMA) recitals is granted by the studio teacher. This form must be approved BEFORE you can schedule a recital date.
MM Recital Evaluation Form
After completing your recital, please submit the evaluation form. This form will be sent to the student once complete.
1st & 2nd Year DMA Recital Evaluation Form
After completing your recital, please submit the evaluation form. This form will be sent to the student once complete.
DMA Final Recital Evaluation Form
After completing your Final Recital, please submit the evaluation form. This form will be sent to the student once complete.
Foreign Language Petition
*Not a DocuSign form* Once you have completed your language requirement, please complete this form, sign, and submit to your SAO.