School of Music, Theatre and Dance at the University of Michigan
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Department of Musicology

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.

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Curriculum

The Bachelor of Music in Musicology requires a minimum 120 credits: coursework is 75% within SMTD and 25% within the liberal arts. Students will elect one of the three following curricula with SMTD coursework to include:

Music History

  • Private lessons
  • Music Theory
  • Musicology
  • Piano Ensemble participation

Ethnomusicology

  • Private lessons
  • Music Theory
  • Musicology
  • Piano Ensemble participation

Early Music

  • Private lessons
  • Music Theory (including counterpoint)
  • Musicology
  • Piano Ensemble participation (including Early Music Ensemble)
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Courses

SMTD offers a wide variety of courses across all disciplines.

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Silent Advisor

Degree requirements and term-by-term layout for current students.

Music History Silent Advisor
Ethnomusicology silent advisor
early music silent advisor

Faculty


Christi-Anne Castro

Associate Dean for Faculty Development; Co-Chair of Musicology, and Associate Professor of Music

Mark Clague

Associate Dean for Collaborations and Partnerships and Professor of Music; Director of U-M Gershwin Initiative, Co-Editor-in-Chief MUSA

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