Overview

Key facts

The Department of Music invites all Stanford students to pursue their musical explorations in an environment rich in talent and knowledge through programs that focus on students’ interests in fields such as performance, composition, theory, conducting, music history, and computer music.

As you weigh your options for undergraduate study, take a look at the resources below to learn more about our offerings and the application process.

There are many opportunities for the study of music for both Music degree students and students in other majors. Our department offers a major, a minor, a performance certificate and a Music - Composition Concentration. Non-Music majors are welcome to audition for ensembles and lessons, and choose from a variety of other classes.

Stanford University's Music - History and Theory Concentration should be declared no later than a student’s junior year.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Studies in Music of the Middle Ages

Studies in Music of the Renaissance

Studies in Music of the Baroque

Studies in Music of the Classical Period

Studies in Music of the Romantic Period

Studies in Western Art Music Since 1900

Studies in Ethnomusicology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stanford, United States

Disciplines

History Music View 2689 other Bachelors in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Coalition Application or Common Application
$90 nonrefundable application fee or fee waiver request
ACT or SAT (Writing/Essay not required) (refer to testing for score reporting policies)
School Report and counselor letter of recommendation
Official transcript(s)
Letters of recommendation from two teachers
Midyear transcript (by February 15)

Standardized testing is one of the application requirements that can highlight academic preparedness. There are no minimum test scores required to be admitted to Stanford, and there is no score that guarantees admission. At Stanford, we review applications holistically, meaning every component of the application is valuable to us as we get to know each student.
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

67731 USD / year

≈ 67731 USD / year
Out-of-State

67731 USD / year

≈ 67731 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

67731 USD / year

≈ 67731 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition per quarter. Students are typically enrolled in classes for three quarters: autumn, winter, spring.

Living costs

Stanford

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Music - History and Theory Concentration.

Available Scholarships

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