Steep yourself in the music of the past and present, with an emphasis on musical styles, genres, composers and individual musical works within historical, philosophical and social contexts. By majoring in Music History (undergraduate) or Musicology (graduate) you will increase your understanding of various music through scholarly study and practical application.
Our NASM-accredited programs can lead to careers as music historians, educators, researchers, museum professionals, forensic musicologists and a host of positions in the music industry.
Our historical performance ensemble, Collegium Musicum, connects students with period instruments and repertoire in ways that respect performance practices of the time the pieces were written.
At the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music, you will enjoy state-of-the-art music facilities and work with a large and diverse community of faculty, students and industry professionals. You’ll have the opportunity to attend numerous concerts, clinics, and master classes given by students, faculty, and visiting artists. Additionally, the University’s location allows many opportunities to plug into a history-rich and vibrant music city.
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