MA Ethnomusicology

Course Overview This course offers a hands-on introduction to ethnomusicology, the study of music in its cultural context. Students will learn fieldwork methods like participant observation and musical analysis to understand how music is created, shared, and experienced within communities. The curriculum prepares students for diverse careers by engaging directly with music through both academic study and performance. Key Program Highlights Gain practical fieldwork experience through interviews, observation, and participation in musical performances Analyze how music functions within cultural communities and is transmitted through social and media networks Learn from a distinguished faculty of internationally recognized scholars and master musicians Participate in world music ensembles to gain firsthand performance experience Prepare for careers in both academia and the public sector