The musicology program spans the entire spectrum of music history, from the earliest chant to music of the 20th century. It emphasizes the humanistic study of music, music in the context of society, and new critical approaches to the discipline; it is closely linked to the theory program.
Degrees Offered
Undergraduate - Bachelor of Arts (BA) with an emphasis in Western Art Music
Learn more about the BA degree with an emphasis in Western Art Music in the Music Department, Undergraduate Program section of UCSB's General Catalog.
Graduate - Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The MA generally requires two years, the PhD, an additional three. Learn more about the MA and the PhD Musicology degrees in the Music Department, Graduate Program section of UCSB's General Catalog.
Faculty
Derek Katz | Associate Professor
Stefanie Tcharos | Associate Professor
David Paul | Associate Professor
Martha Sprigge | Associate Professor
Graduate Students
Graduate Student Fellowships and Awards
Sasha Metcalf | 2017 Mellon/American Council of Learned Societies Public Fellow
Sara Ballance | 2016 Mellon/American Council of Learned Societies Dissertation Completion Fellowship