REVA AND SID DEWBERRY FAMILY SCHOOL OF MUSIC
PhD in Music Education
The PhD in Music Education is a research-intensive degree focusing on the gathering, processing, and interpretation of information. Students in the Music Education PhD program take seminars and topics courses in music education, as well as research courses through the College of Education and Human Development. Music Education, PhD graduates are expected to demonstrate the ability to communicate significant concepts of music education. Students complete a substantial dissertation that makes an original contribution to research in music.
In 2025, Dr. Vicki Walker (left) successfully completed the dissertation defense for her PhD in Music Education: Inspiration from the Podium: The Experiences of Maestra Anne Lundy. As a special bonus, Dr. Lundy (center) flew up from Houston for the defense! Dr. Charles Ciorba, Director of Music Education at George Mason, joins the happy group.
Admission to this program is a multi-step process:
1) review the program's admissions requirements, and
2) apply to George Mason University.
3) If your program requires a portfolio or pre-screening materials, you will be provided a link to SlideRoom during the admissions process.
Header photo: Dr. Wenru Yang completed a successful dissertation defense: A Stylistic Analysis of Gong Xiaoting's Selected Piano Works, for her PhD in Music Education.