Bachelor of Music in Musicology
Designed for students who wish to teach music history; to work in radio, television or journalism; or to pursue an advanced degree at a later time. Applicants should have several years of study on a principal instrument or voice. Experience in orchestral and chamber music is desirable; piano study is recommended.
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Music in Musicology requires a minimum 120 credits: coursework is 75% within SMTD and 25% within the liberal arts. SMTD coursework may include:
- Musicology
- Ethnomusicology
- Early music
- Music Theory
- Ensemble participation (including piano ensemble participation)
- Private lessons
Silent Advisor
Degree requirements and term-by-term layout for current students.
Faculty
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James Ryan Bodiford
Lecturer
Musicology
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Christi-Anne Castro
Associate Dean for Faculty Development; Associate Professor of Music
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Mark Clague
Executive Director, U-M Arts Initiative; Professor of Music; Director of U-M Gershwin Initiative; Co-Editor-in-Chief MUSA
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Gabriela Cruz
Chair of Musicology and Associate Professor of Music
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Charles Hiroshi Garrett
Professor of Musicology, Glenn McGeoch Collegiate Professor of Music
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Inderjit Kaur
Assistant Professor of Music
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Andrew Kohler
Research Area Specialist, Lecturer
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Joseph S. C. Lam
Professor of Musicology
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Charles Lwanga
Assistant Professor of Music
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Stefano Mengozzi
Associate Professor of Music
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Diane Oliva
Assistant Professor of Music
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Mackenzie Pierce
Assistant Professor of Music
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Henry Stoll
Assistant Professor of Music