Music
The program encourages students to explore and apply the various methodologies and critical theories to diverse repertoires. Broad-based faculty research interests make this possible. This expertise of the faculty combined with the interests and research of the theory and composition faculty, enable the Department to offer an especially strong program of study in 18th, 19th, and early 20th century music. The early Western periods are also well-represented, as is a strong cultural theory component, directed at jazz and ethnomusicology. Another distinctive aspect of this program is the focus that it places on preparing students for a career in teaching as well as in research. Students develop their teaching skills with the help of individual faculty mentors, and they have the opportunity to be teaching assistants in both history and theory courses.
Areas of Study: Musicology; Ethnomusicology; Theory
Application Deadline:
MA: December 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
The PhD program is not accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.
contact: music@wustl.edu
