Master of Music in Music History and Literature
Music History and Literature – MM5183
School of Music
497 Glidden Hall
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio 45701
740.593.4244
fisherc@ohio.edu
Delivery Mode: Athens Campus
Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring
Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None
Program Overview
While emphasis in the program is on Historical Musicology, studies in contemporary music (20th and 21st centuries) include units in Ethnomusicology and world music. Contextual readings give cultural and aesthetic perspective, and emphasis on research and writing in music encourages creativity and publication on subjects of special interest to the student. The ultimate collective objective is to develop within the student a broad contextual knowledge within which oral and written discourse on specific issues at a high academic level is possible.
Expected time to degree is two years.
Program Learning Outcomes
In successfully pursuing Ohio University Master of Music degree, students will
- Develop advanced capacities to work independently and make effective artistic and intellectual judgments and professional decisions in the area of specialization.
- Demonstrate professional competence in the area of specialization before peers and faculty.
- Produce a final project or equivalent reviewed by more than one faculty member.
Further Information
Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/music/graduate/history
Link to Program Handbook: https://www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/music/student-resources-materials
Admission Requirements
The applicant must have completed an undergraduate degree in music with at least a 3.0 cumulative average. The GRE may be considered in evaluating the applicant’s academic record. Additionally, the applicant music submit a research paper of approximately 2000 words, in which musical style, composition, philosophical or aesthetic issues in Music History are discussed or described. A personal interview with a member of the Music History faculty is required.
International Students
This program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.
Graduation Requirements
Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours as follows: