Master of Music in Music History in Philadelphia United States | Temple University

The Master of Music in Music History program is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of historical musical styles, genres, periods, composers, repertoire, and analytical methods. This degree is particularly valuable for students aiming to continue their studies in musicology at the doctoral level. Immerse yourself in music's fascinating historical development while broadening your expertise in composers, historical periods, and musical works through Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance. Build the necessary groundwork for advanced musicological research and professional opportunities in today's dynamic music field. The curriculum focuses on research methodologies crucial to music historians, covering diverse analytical approaches, compositional methods, and music theory. Concentrate your studies on Western music history from ancient times to contemporary works, examining various genres from classical masterpieces to hip-hop, and from Renaissance polyphony to Romantic symphonies. Students have opportunities for specialized research projects under the guidance of Boyer's dedicated faculty. Coursework includes in-depth exploration of opera analysis, classical repertoire, Mozart's piano concertos, and Stravinsky's Russian compositions. The program can be completed at Temple's Main Campus within six years, with flexible full-time or part-time enrollment options.