Programs
Musicology
The Musicology program at the Eastman School of Music is a leading global hub for musicological research. The graduate program introduces students to a host of musical traditions and critical methodologies that inspire and prepare them to engage in music research or sound studies. The department faculty are leaders in the discipline, and their work encompasses historical and contemporary European musics, musics of the Americas, jazz, and global musics.
Information about faculty and research can be found on the Musicology website.
AdmissionsLink to section
Applying to Master's ProgramsLink to section
MA in Musicology Admission Requirements
- Online application
- Online interview
- Personal statement and resume
- Three recommendations
- Two research papers
- Transcripts (all collegiate study)
Applying to Doctoral ProgramsLink to section
PhD in Musicology Admission Requirements
- Online application
- Online interview
- Personal statement and resume
- Three recommendations
- Two music research papers
- Transcripts (all collegiate study)
AcademicsLink to section
Advanced Certificates and RequirementsLink to section
Open to Eastman graduate students enrolled in a degree program:
- Certificate of Advanced Achievement in Ethnomusicology Admission Requirements
- Certificate of Achievement in World Music Admission Requirements
Master's Degrees and RequirementsLink to section
The Master of Arts in Musicology is a two-year degree awarded en passant after completion of 30 units of coursework, or as a stand-alone degree to master’s students not moving on to the PhD, after completion of 34 units. Students must take a minimum of four musicology seminars, Intro to Musicology, Intro to Ethnomusicology, and the MA special project. They also must demonstrate proficiency in a language relevant to their field of specialization.
The Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology carries 35 units, consisting of the above intro courses, ethnomusicology courses, the MA thesis, and electives (one of which must be in theory or another music topic).
Doctoral Degrees and RequirementsLink to section
The PhD in Musicology is awarded for completion of scholarly research satisfactorily defended in a dissertation. It is assumed that recipients of this degree are not only well-versed in the subject matter of musicology, but have also demonstrated a breadth of interest and original outlook that indicate real promise of research success, as well as mastery teaching the discipline. A specific program of study is prepared by the student in consultation with the advisor. Core coursework includes the above intro courses, one doctoral-level theory course, directed studies, electives, and the dissertation project.
Graduate Course TitlesLink to section
- ETH 480/580: Approaches to Ethnography
- ETH 495: MA Thesis in Ethnomusicology
- MUY 495: MA Special Project
- MUY 501: Introduction to Musicology
- MUY 502: Introduction to Ethnomusicology
- MUY 591-592: Seminars in Musicology
- MUY 593-594: Directed Study I-II
- MUY 595: PhD Dissertation Project