Music D.A. Conducting Emphasis Music History and Literature Emphasis Music Performance Emphasis Music Composition Emphasis Music Education Emphasis (Select from five emphases) Degree Requirements — 66-71 Credits See Music D.A.. Doctor of Arts in Music candidates will take written and oral comprehensive examinations at a time approved by the major advisor. For additional information, see “Doctor of Arts Sequence and Check List” published by the School of Music. See Graduate Admission Requirements.