The Graduate Program in Music offers both MA and PhD degrees in broadly defined research areas that include composition, ethnomusicology, jazz, musicology, performance and popular music. Recognition is given to the multiple cultures that coexist in contemporary society and to the many contexts and issues which shape musical expression and research. Our professors include ethnomusicologists, music historians, music theorists and composers. Combined MA/MBA is also available.
Students graduating from this program will: Students will be able to express original and substantive ideas about music in writing....
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