Students in the Ethnomusicology Department study the performance and context of music-making from a global perspective. The Music Department offers majors in Music Composition, Music Education, and Music Performance. The Musicology Department offers students a broad understanding of the history and culture of music. The school also houses two interdepartmental degree programs in Global Jazz Studies and Music Industry.
The school is also home to four undergraduate minors. The Musicology minor offers undergraduates an overview of music history and the study of music. Students may select from a wide variety of undergraduate courses that range through the history of European and American music. The Music Industry minor introduces students to critical perspectives on the formative effects the music industry and music technology have on musical practices around the world. The Ethnomusicology minor gives students who are interested in the culture of music a unique opportunity to participate in a hands-on educational experience. Students perform in ensembles, explore the world’s instruments, and study global traditions. The Iranian Music minor introduces students to the rich variety of musical expressions in Iran and the Iranian diaspora by combining hands-on musical experiences with academic study. Students take advantage of three ensembles to study the performative, improvisatory, and experimental aspects of Iranian traditional and popular music.
Information regarding academic programs is available from the Office of Student Affairs, 1642 Schoenberg Music Building.
Students interested in obtaining instructional credentials for California elementary and secondary schools should contact the Teacher Education Program, 1009 Moore Hall.
