Bachelor of Music in Music History
The Bachelor of Music degree program in Music History is a select program designed for students with a well-developed interest in the history of European and American art music. It provides a solid foundation in music history and theory, and fluency in performance.
The criteria for acceptance into the music history degree program include the following:
1. Academic preparation equivalent to that of other applicants in the Humanities at Rice University (as demonstrated by courses taken, grades received, and scores earned on standardized exams);
2. Advanced skill in writing;
3. Special knowledge of music history and the field of musicology;
4. Evidence of musical ability.
Please refer to the undergraduate portfolio requirements for further instructions.
Master of Music in Musicology
The Master of Music degree program in Musicology is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in research methodology and prepare them for pursuing a doctorate in the field. The program includes classes and seminars in music history and bibliography, leading to a thesis based on original research. The range of courses is broad and encourages critical thinking as well as knowledge of history and current practices. Musicology students are joined in their classes by MM and DMA students majoring in performance or composition.
Teaching and research assistantships for musicology majors, covering partial tuition, full tuition, or full tuition and a small stipend, are often available.
In assessing applications, the musicology faculty will take into account the applicant’s academic and musical preparation; knowledge of music history, music theory, and the field of musicology; and skill in writing.
Please refer to the graduate porfolio requirements for further instructions.