Overview

Many traditions are represented by faculty members of the Music program of Wesleyan University through teaching and performing African American, Caribbean, East Asian, Euro-American, Indonesian, South Indian (Karnatak), West African, and experimental musics, and there are many opportunities for individual and ensemble study/performance.

Research

Masters students in ethnomusicology are required to complete a unique thesis and defense in their area of expertise. Research may include field work, archival research, engagement in performance, and learning a field language, among other practices.

The creative work of MA students in composition can range through many forms of auditory culture, including musical compositions, sound installations, and the design of musical instruments and systems. The composition thesis includes the presentation of this work in a performance, installation or other public forum and a written essay. The research expectations of the thesis essay are developed in consultation with a thesis advisor and other music faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Pedagogy

Graduate Proseminar in World Music Studies

Current Issues in Ethnomusicology

Department of Music Colloquium

Improvisation in Cross-Cultural Perspective

Seminar in Comparative Music Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middletown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate music major or its equivalent is required of all applicants to the M.A. program

A personal interview (prior to December 15) and GRE scores (general) are highly recommended but not required

3 letters of recommendation

GRE (Graduate Record Exam) scores

TOEFL scores; if you are an international prospective student

Official transcript(s) for undergraduate and/or graduate studies

Writing sample

An audio or video tape of performances where appropriate

There is an $85 nonrefundable application fee that can be submitted electronically

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18495 USD / year

≈ 18495 USD / year
Out-of-State

18495 USD / year

≈ 18495 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

18495 USD / year

≈ 18495 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition per Carnegie unit credit

Living costs

Middletown

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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