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Ethnomusicology Instruction and Doctoral Degree Options University of Arizona School of Music   large product photo

At the University of Arizona students may pursue training in ethnomusicology through several different degree options.  On the graduate level, students may earn a minor in ethnomusicology. This is a popular option for DMA students and the curriculum is designed with special attention to the needs of these students.

Doctoral students in Music Theory, Latin American studies, Near Eastern Studies, International Studies, Religious Studies, and Anthropology have also developed specialized plans of study that include ethnomusicology, and students interested in exploring such options are encouraged to contact Dr. Sturman to discuss individualized curricula.

Courses in the School of Music include: Music in World Cultures, Rock and American Popular Music, Mexican Music, Studies in Latin American Music, Research Techniques, Seminar on Publishing and the Music Industry, Recording Techniques, Independent Study in Fieldwork, Independent Study in Area Research, Graduate Seminar in the Theory and Method of Ethnomusicology, Thesis or Dissertation Research.

In the School of Music, the option for a Doctoral Minor in Ethnomusicology requires the courses outlined below.

Doctoral Minor in Ethnomusicology
Course# Title Units
MUS696F Seminar in Ethnomusicology

3

 

ANTH 500 or 600 level choice)

Cultural Anthropology (selected in consultation with ethno advisor)

3

 

MUS 699  Independent Study (with approval of ethno advisor) 3
ELECTIVE

Campus-wide choice
appropriate to area of research; selection made in consultation with ethno advisor

3
MUS 500Q/
MUS 501/MUS500T

Non-western ensemble experience: World Music Gang, Mariachi Arizona, Summer Thunder, Steel Band OR Collegium Musicum 2
Reading knowledge of at least one foreign language, appropriate to the student's area of interest and approved by the department is strongly encouraged.