Training
•Interdisciplinary study of music history, media, ethnography, theory, production, and performance
•35-credit curriculum includes fundamentals, core topics, four advanced electives, a focus seminar, four performance ensembles, and two colloquia
•Flexible pathways support interests in musicology, composition, songwriting, audio production, performance, film, and the music industry
Professional Development
•Culminates in a faculty-mentored capstone or internship
•Capstones may take the form of research, performance, composition, recording, film, podcasting, or an industry portfolio
•Department reports that 76% of graduates secure music-related work and 62% pursue a double major or minor
Location
•Connections with Smithsonian Folkways, the Library of Congress, the National Endowment for the Arts, embassies, and regional music organizations
•Washington's music, media, policy, and cultural institutions support internship and project opportunities
