BM Music History

Gain a broad cultural perspective of music focusing on form, practice and style. You’ll study musical style, technique and theory throughout history and examine the evolving impact of music on society. Our Music History program centers on such areas as the place of music in different cultural contexts, the social condition of musicians, the evolution of performing styles, and the different ways music can project meaning and reflect identity.

Music History provides excellent preparation for graduate study in musicology and a wide range of professional training programs, including journalism, information sciences, arts administration, and teaching.