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Shenandoah University

Doctoral DegreeCIP: 50.0903

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Winchester, Virginia

    1460 University Dr, Winchester, Virginia, 22601-5195

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionMonitoringCritical ThinkingCoordinationActive LearningWritingSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingLearning Strategies

Knowledge

Fine ArtsEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceCommunications and MediaPsychology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOriginalityHearing SensitivityAuditory AttentionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityNear VisionFluency of IdeasWritten ExpressionMemorizationInformation OrderingDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gat
  • Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.
  • Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to in
  • Use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pi
  • Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as ton
  • Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations.
  • Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
  • Direct theater productions.
  • Mentor students.

Technology

Music or sound editing softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareVideo creation and editing softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareComputer based training softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

AccordionsAcoustic guitarsAlto hornsAlto saxophonesAmplifiersAudio equalizersAutoharpsBagpipesBanjoesBaritone hornsBassoonsBb clarinetsBongo drumsBuglesCaposAudio interfacesAudio tape recordersBass guitarsComputer laser printersCondenser microphonesConducting batonsCopy machinesDesktop computersDigital audio workstationsDrum setsElectronic organsExpression pedalsExternal hard drivesFlash drivesAnalog to digital audio converters

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsIndependenceSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Musicians and Singers27-2042.00
  • Music Directors and Composers27-2041.00
  • Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary25-1121.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

  • Organizational artistic direction — set the creative vision and long-term repertoire strategy for an ensemble, company, or music program, aligning artistic goals with institutional mission.
  • Mentorship and talent development — design and lead individualized coaching programs for emerging and developing musicians, cultivating technique, artistry, and professional readiness across career stages.
  • Signature performance innovation — pioneer distinctive interpretive approaches and performance practices that influence stylistic trends within a professional musical community or genre.
  • High-stakes public performance leadership — lead major orchestral premieres, festival headliner sets, or nationally broadcast performances, representing the artistic standard of an institution or touring brand.
  • Cross-disciplinary program design — develop and oversee educational residencies, outreach concerts, and community engagement initiatives that align music performance with organizational equity and access goals.
  • Industry relationship stewardship — cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with conductors, record labels, booking agencies, and media organizations to expand institutional reach and revenue.
  • Competitive grant and revenue leadership — apply knowledge of accounting and ERP systems to oversee performance budgets, negotiate artist fees, and steward funding from grants and sponsorships.
  • Curriculum and training architecture — design conservatory-level or professional development curricula that integrate performance practice, music theory, technology, and career management competencies.
  • Public advocacy and thought leadership — represent the profession in policy forums, media platforms, and educational institutions, articulating the cultural and economic value of live music performance.
  • Legacy repertoire and recording strategy — direct studio recording projects and catalog development initiatives that document artistic achievements and position the ensemble or artist for long-term cultural impact.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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