The musicology area acknowledges its unique position among the rich cultures found in the Pacific region and seeks to embrace a robust and globalized perspective of the field. To this end, the degree of Master of Arts in Music, with musicology focus, is a comprehensive and current program that reflects the discipline’s historical position while engaging with new directions in the discipline at large.
The musicology faculty are committed to exposing students to a variety of methodologies in historical musicology. Faculty expertise ranges from medieval music theory in Europe to American film music, affording students a foundation for studies from multiple perspectives. The musicology area strongly encourages a cross-examination of methods and approaches from the discipline of ethnomusicology, facilitated by the superb faculty and facilities in ethnomusicology at the Music Department. This multifaceted approach of the degree programs prepares students for a variety of subsequent pursuits, whether these be in service to a local community, academic work, or careers in the music industry.
As part of the College of Arts and Humanities, we offer undergraduate and graduate musicians superior performance training, while emphasizing...
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