The study of music history is a crucial part of any musician’s education. Through this study, students become well-rounded musicians who understand the manifold traditions, styles and cultural contexts through which music has defined itself, and continues to do so.
All music history and musicology courses are taught by faculty members who are actively involved in cutting edge research and performance, on topics ranging from Europe in the Middle Ages to Texas in the 20th century and Latin America in the 21st.
Church music today is a broad and ever-changing field. The church musician of this century must be aware of all the aspects currently influencing church music and must be prepared to meet these challenges with knowledge, skill and spiritual preparation. There is certainly room for great diversity in church music. Baylor will seek to value both what you bring to the educational process and the directions that you perceive your future life and ministry moving. Your classes will be taught with a sensitive balance of sound philosophy and practical application.
This degree is designed to prepare a student to pursue a career in college teaching or to enter a Ph.D.program...
Learn MoreThe department also offers a Master of Music degree with a specialty in Musicology. Students in the program participate in...
Learn MoreThe Master of Arts in Music, Music History and Literature permits a breadth of advanced study and an area of...
Learn MoreThe Musicology Area provides students with a framework for culturally grounding diverse musical repertoires and implementing various research methodologies, allowing...
Learn MoreThe musicology program spans the entire spectrum of music history, from the earliest chant to music of the 20th century....
Learn MorePart of both a comprehensive School of Music and a research university, the musicology program provides students with access to...
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