Musicology & Ethnomusicology

A harpsichord sits on stage in Bates Recital Hall

MASTER OF MUSIC • DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

The division of Musicology & Ethnomusicology is committed to the academic integration of history and ethnography. Students are encouraged to challenge the shifting boundaries between Western “art” repertories, non-Western traditions, and popular music.

Undergraduate students may take coursework in musicology or ethnomusicology to create an emphasis within the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree.

Graduate students receive substantial training in a variety of historical, historiographical, analytical, cultural, and ethnographic issues before specializing in a historical period, geographical area, or a combination of these and other fields.

The Butler School maintains a scholar exchange partnership with Pakistan’s National Academy of Performing Arts. This partnership has forged important academic connections and collaborative performances, such as their 2018 appearance at Austin’s South by Southwest Festival. Under the leadership of Professor Sonia Seeman, the group formed as Sangat!, taken from a Sanskrit word that means “coming together.”

Ethnomusicology accepts applications directly into the Ph.D. program with a bachelor’s or master’s degree. An independent terminal master’s degree is not offered.

Musicology accepts M.M. and Ph.D. applications

 

Visit the Musicology & Ethnomusicology website

 

 

Musicology & Ethnomusicology Faculty


 

Teaching Assistants & Assistant Instructors


 

Upcoming Performances

members of the Hispanic Caribbean Ensemble dance on stage during a performance
Event Status
Scheduled
April 5, 2023, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Closeup of a student playing an accordion
Event Status
Scheduled
April 10, 2023, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Mariachi Trumpet players showing hook 'em horns
Event Status
Scheduled
April 17, 2023, 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Mónica Fogelquist, director

 

Close up photo of hands playing a qanun
Event Status
Scheduled
April 20, 2023, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Middle Eastern Music Ensemble
Close up of hand playing a sitar
Event Status
Scheduled
April 22, 2023, 7:30 - 9:00 pm