Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology and Ethnomusicology

The University of Florida’s Musicology area integrates historical, cultural, theoretical, and interdisciplinary approaches that seek to understand music from multiple perspectives. The program nurtures an environment of collaborative research, teaching, and creative work among students and faculty and takes advantage of the University of Florida’s outstanding interdisciplinary strengths in African, Latin American, European, and Gender Studies as well as the Digital Worlds Institute. Courses and seminars in history, historical musicology, and ethnomusicology provide rigorous theoretical and practical training for our students. Graduate students work closely with faculty mentors in research and teaching. In addition, faculty members are actively involved in musical performance and special opportunities exist for integrating performance, scholarship, and community involvement through our programs. Musicology is linked to World Music Ensembles, which provide opportunities for students to work directly with artists-in-residence from around the world in rehearsals, private instruction, performances, and outreach activities into the community.

Applicants have a master’s degree in music, music education, or a closely related field from an accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution.Statement of purpose – to share your objectives in pursuing a graduate degree, your area of specialization, interest in studying with faculty at the University of Florida, and your long-term goals. Letters of recommendation – THREE (3) required letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program. This is completed electronically within the application. You will need your recommenders’ email addresses and plan enough time for them to receive and respond to the University request. Additional information and directions are provided as you complete the online application. Unofficial transcripts – for the purposes of initial review upload unofficial, scanned copies of transcripts (not screenshots of grades); official transcripts are required separately for applicants who receive an offer of admissions.GPA – use the calculator by entering earned grades as they appear on your transcript: all grades from your upper-division courses (junior/senior years); read the directions carefully to complete this section.Provide unofficial transcripts and degree certificate/diplomas from every institution listed in the educational history provided on your application. These documents may be unofficial and uploaded in the application or via your Check Status page. Transcripts and degree certificate/diplomas should be scanned copies of the official paper versions issued to you by your previous or current institution. Screen shots of your grades are not accepted. Transcripts and degree certificates/diplomas not issued in English must be accompanied by a certified, literal, line-for-line English translation of the original document. Acceptable certified translations are issued by your institution or a professional translating service. Submitting a credential evaluation for college coursework outside of the U.S. is optional.