The M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Ethnomusicology at Memorial University offer unique opportunities for individuals who are interested in researching music as a cultural practice. Courses in the program examine a variety of musical traditions, explore key issues in contemporary theory and method, and develop skills in both academic and applied ethnomusicology. The program also provides courses in audio and video documentary film-making, which are supported by the editing facilities at the Research Centre for the Study of Music, Media, and Place.
Graduate study in Ethnomusicology at Memorial University is interdisciplinary, with courses offered through both the School of Music and the Department of Folklore.
We offer Ph.D. degrees in composition, musicology and ethnomusicology. Although there is no separate degree track in music theory, students...
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