The Master of Arts in Musicology is a dynamic program designed for students who are passionate about understanding music in all its cultural depth and complexity. This program emphasizes critical thinking, research, and writing, offering a broad selection of courses that span classical and vernacular traditions, Western and non-Western music, and a variety of interdisciplinary approaches. You'll study music in its historical, analytical, and cultural contexts, guided by faculty who are active scholars in the field. The program culminates in a master’s thesis on a topic of your choosing. You'll be encouraged to explore questions that challenge convention, deepen understanding, and contribute original ideas to the field. If awarded a Graduate Teaching Assistantship, you’ll receive valuable teaching experience by giving you immediate access to the classrooms of our undergraduate musicology courses. You’ll also have the option to pursue a dual degree with any Master of Music concentration, combining cultural context and critical thinking skills from this program with performance, composition, or conducting. 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.

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