Musicology, Ethnomusicology, and Theory Emphasis
Bachelor of Arts
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
Areas of Interest
- Arts & Media
- Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
- Culture & Language
- Education & Human Development
- English & Literature
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Forge your own path in musical studies with a program that focuses on the critical study of music and its contexts, with special attention to one or more of the fields of musicology, ethnomusicology and theory. Students earning a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Musicology, Ethnomusicology and Theory embark on an interdisciplinary and flexible approach to the critical study of music and its contexts. Possible topics of focus include: in musicology, the historical study of Western art music and of musical meaning; in ethnomusicology, the exploration of global musical traditions; and, in music theory, the in-depth analysis of musical compositions. The curriculum offers the opportunity to pursue musical performance as well as coursework in departments such as English, Anthropology and Philosophy. With a solid liberal arts education and a focus on music, students graduate with the skills to continue on to graduate school or to enter a range of professions.
Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate the ability to hear, identify, and work conceptually with the elements of music such as rhythm, melody, harmony, structure, timbre, and texture. Students will demonstrate an understanding of compositional processes and aesthetic properties of style, along with the ways these shape and are shaped by artistic and cultural forces. Students will demonstrate a familiarity and engagement with a wide selection of Western and non-Western musical literature including principal eras, genres, and sources in classical, popular, and traditional spheres of making music. Students will demonstrate knowledge, skills and/or performance ability as a solo and ensemble performer in one or more areas of music beyond basic musicianship appropriate to the individual's needs and interests, and consistent with the purposes of the specific area of emphasis within the music major.
Sample Courses
- MUS 108: Survey of Music, Meaning and Culture
- MUS 119: Introduction to Music Theory
- ANTH 315: World Ethnography
Career Fields
- Academics
- History
- Media development
- Music criticism
- Music theory
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Musicology, Ethnomusicology, and Theory Emphasis
First Year
1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
MATH
3.00
MUS 120A Musical Skills and Structure I
3.00
MUS 110A Piano Class
1.00
MUS 130A Introduction to Music Literature
2.00
Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
MUS 120B Musical Skills and Structure I
3.00
MUS 110B Piano Class
1.00
MUS 130B Introduction to Music Literature
2.00
Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Second Year
3rd Semester
Credits
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
MUS 220A Musical Skills and Structure II
3.00
Second Language
4.00
4th Semester
Credits
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
MUS 220B Musical Skills and Structure II
3.00
MET Additional Units
3.00
Second Language
4.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
MET Additional Units
3.00
MET Additional Units
3.00
MET Additional Units
3.00
MUS 330A History of Western Music
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
MUS 330B History of Western Music
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Literature Requirement
3.00
MET Additional Units
3.00
MET Additional Units
3.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
Minor Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Ensemble/Private Instruction
2.00
Ensemble/Private Instruction
1.00
8th Semester
Credits
Minor Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
MET Additional Units
3.00
MET Additional Units
3.00