Faculty
Gregory Barnett , Professor and Chair of Musicology
David Ferris , Associate Professor of Musicology
Alexandra Kieffer , Associate Professor of Musicology
Peter Loewen , Associate Professor of Musicology
Danielle Ward-Griffin , Assistant Professor of Musicology
Musicology Requirements
Applicants for the MM in Musicology degree must complete the following for their application by December 1.
- Statement addressing the applicant's career goals and why the applicant wants to study musicology.
- Copies of two recent research or analysis papers
- GRE scores optional for Fall 2023 - The ETS school code for Rice University is 6609.
After December 1, applicants will be screened by the Musicology faculty and those who move onto the next round will take online exams in music history and music theory.
Applicants must arrange either to visit Rice University and meet with the Musicology faculty or to interview with them via Zoom.
If you have not heard from us by January 6, 2023, please email us.