The sensory and practical cannot be separated from the theoretical and abstract in the musician’s world. Thus, music enjoys a special place in our endeavor to understand ourselves. The department offers an undergraduate major and minor and awards the graduate degrees of MA and PhD in music. The graduate program comprises the four subdisciplines of music scholarship—Composition and Theory, Ethnomusicology, Jazz Studies, and Musicology.
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Develop a broad foundation in music scholarship while tailoring specific elements of music study to the student’s individual talents and interests.
Doctor of Philosophy in Music
Doctor of Philosophy in Music
Explore the multifaceted world of music while making use of the offerings of the many departments, centers, and programs of the university at large. Students interested in obtaining an MA degree must apply to and be admitted to the PhD program. Those who do not hold a Master’s degree will first complete the necessary requirements for the MA in order to further pursue the PhD program.