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BMus Music Major, History and Culture Concentration at Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Programme overview

Bachelor of Music with a concentration in music history and culture (musicology and ethnomusicology).

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Music  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

What you will study

68-79 units including classical or jazz theory, musicianship, ethnomusicology, American popular music, music history topics, Music Theory IV and Analysis II, lessons and ensemble each semester, advanced courses (12-30 units depending on concentration) and a senior capstone such as a thesis, recital, lecture-demonstration or composition portfolio.

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Entry requirements

Admission is to Washington University and the College of Arts & Sciences; the major has no separate admission. The department must approve declaration of the BMus before the end of the sophomore year; grade of C- or higher required; all majors must pass a keyboard proficiency examination.

Duration: 4 years

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