ommitted to fostering critical thinkers and writers, the master of arts in musicology offers a wide range of courses in classical and vernacular Western and non-Western music. Courses focus on the study of music in its historical, analytical and cultural contexts. Master’s candidates may also pursue a dual degree with a master of music in performance.
A master’s thesis may draw on topics from a variety of sub-disciplines, including:
Historical musicology
Popular music studies
Jazz history
Ethnomusicology
Music technology
We offer an M.A. in Music with concentrations in Composition, Ethnomusicology, Music History, Music Theory, Performance, and Mixed Concentration. We...
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