MA Musicology

Course Overview The Division of Music History, Theory and Ethnomusicology at the University of North Texas provides advanced, career-focused training for future music scholars and educators. The curriculum offers a diverse exploration of music as both a cultural text and a social practice, spanning eras from Medieval to Latin American music. Students benefit from learning alongside a faculty of internationally renowned researchers in a dynamic and supportive academic environment. Key Program Highlights Specialized seminar topics including Opera Studies, Music in Vienna, and Critical Edition preparation Comprehensive historical coverage from Medieval to 20th-century and Latin American music Instruction from faculty renowned for research in archival studies, performance practice, and critical theory An interdisciplinary approach examining music through cultural, political, and gender studies lenses Rigorous training in advanced research methodologies and editorial techniques