Bachelor of Music in Music History and Literature

Baylor University

The Bachelor of Music (BM) in History & Literature enables students to take advantage of both the professional applied music setting within the School of Music and the interdisciplinary, humanistic environment of a major research university. The Musicology program focuses on helping students refine their skills in critical thinking, research, and writing, encouraging application of a broad range of approaches and methodologies.Special strengths of Musicology at Baylor include our excellent teaching faculty, our small class sizes, and the personal attention our students receive both in and out of class. The faculty includes specialists in all eras of western music history these professors also have expertise in Ethnomusicology, Opera Studies, Beethoven Studies, Latin American Music, and Performance Practice. Areas of study include:Applied MusicTheoryMusicologyEthnomusicologyGraduates often continue their studies and research through graduate school. Others have gone on to teach in various capacities.

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