MA in Musicology in Iowa City United States | University of Iowa

As part of both an extensive School of Music and a leading research institution, the musicology program offers students exceptional academic resources, performance venues, and connections to a globally recognized scholarly network. Weekly meetings bring together students, faculty, and visiting experts to exchange ideas, present findings, and analyze new publications. These regular interactions foster a dynamic academic environment where graduate students actively contribute to advancing music scholarship. As part of both an extensive School of Music and a leading research institution, the musicology program offers students exceptional academic resources, performance venues, and connections to a globally recognized scholarly network. Weekly meetings bring together students, faculty, and visiting experts to exchange ideas, present findings, and analyze new publications. These regular interactions foster a dynamic academic environment where graduate students actively contribute to advancing music scholarship.

Faculty expertise spans diverse specializations, with particular strengths in American musical traditions - from the role of women in music to New Orleans jazz, film scoring, and digital music cultures. Alongside intensive coursework, students gain professional experience through teaching assistantships and presenting at conferences, covering areas from classical repertoire to global music traditions and contemporary popular genres.