The DMA in Contemporary Music program at BGSU develops versatile musicians through a concentrated focus on contemporary music. The degree is grounded in the applied study of music performance or composition, and multidisciplinary seminars in culture, digital media and music cognition. Its flexible curricular programming fosters critical analysis, creative examination, pedagogical training, professional development and traditional as well as nontraditional performing experiences. Graduates of the program have been recipients of major grants and awards and maintain leadership positions at the forefront of contemporary music around the world as performing musicians, scholars, and teachers.