"We teach music as a vital, living art form in its many cultural and historical dimensions."
Louise K. Stein, Professor of Musicology
DEGREE PROGRAMS  
 
 
 
 
 

Bachelor of Music in Musicology

The Bachelor of Music in Musicology is appropriate for those who wish to teach music history; to work in radio, television or journalism; or to pursue a degree in library science at a later time. The study of musicology is also recommended for those who plan to pursue graduate study and professional scholarship.

Pre-College Music Preparation: Several years of study on a principal instrument or voice are required. Experience in orchestral and chamber music is desirable; piano study is recommended.

Curriculum

Music History Major (Curriculum A)

  • Core Curriculum
  • A  minimum of 17 hours of musicology beyond the Core requirement, including a 400-level historical musicology course
  • Completion of two years of piano or the equivalent by proficiency examination
  • A minimum of 30 hours of non-music courses, including the University's two semester English writing requirement, and two terms of French, German, or by permission, another language, and two terms of history
  • Electives to complete a total of 120 hours

Ethnomusicology Major (Curriculum B)

  • Core Curriculum
  • A minimum of 17 hours of musicology beyond the Core requirement, including two 400-level ethnomusicology courses (such as Music of Latin America and the Caribbean, The Music of Asia I, the Music of Asia II, or another 400-level ethnomusicology course by permission)
  • A minimum of 30 hours of non-music courses, including the University's two semester English writing requirement, and two terms of Spanish, French, German, or by permission, another language, and a cognate with a minimum of nine hours of social science or humanities courses

Early Music Major (Curriculum C)

  • Core Curriculum
  • A minimum of 17 hours of musicology beyond the Core requirement including Musicology 481 which will consist of a research project and recital presented during the student's senior year
  • Five hours of music theory selected from Theory 442 (18th-Century Counterpoint), Theory 440 (Species Counterpoint I), or Theory 444 (Ornamentation and Elaboration)
  • Completion of two years of piano or the equivalent by proficiency examination
  • Eight hours of Early Music Ensemble
  • Thirty hours of non-music courses, including the University's two semester English writing requirement,; two terms of French, German, or Latin, or by permission, another language, and two terms of history
  • Electives to complete a total of 120 hours

Information on Dual Degree Programs

 

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