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The Musicology & Ethnomusicology program at Boston University is dedicated to ongoing contribution to the academic music studies. The program routinely hosts conferences and events featuring a wide range of topics. In addition, graduate students frequently design and teach undergraduate courses, present their work in national and international ...
May 5, 2020 · As an academic subject, musicology is both very old and very new. Old because as a kind of applied mathematics, ‘music’ was already studied in classical antiquity, to be reborn in the monasteries and universities of the middle ages; new because, in Britain at least, it was late to the party, remaining a poor relation to ‘proper ...
The Master of Music in musicology is a scholarly degree focused on music history. The program provides a foundation in musicological—and, in some instances, ethnomusicological —coursework. The aim is to enhance any professional pursuit in music as well as to provide preparation for advanced Ph.D. programs in music.
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree. 3 year programs These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should ...
Entering students usually possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in music, with a background in musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, composition, or performance. Learning Outcomes. At the completion of the program, students are expected to: Be able to conduct research in Historical Musicology and/or Ethnomusicology.
Apr 7, 2024 · The scope of musicology may be summarized as covering the study of the history and phenomena of music, including (1) form and notation, (2) the lives of composers and performers, (3) the development of musical instruments, (4) music theory (harmony, melody, rhythm, modes, scales, etc.), and (5) aesthetics, acoustics, and physiology of the voice ...
