Overview

Key facts

Ethnomusicology encompasses studies of music and culture and integrates aspects of musicology and anthropology as well as music performance, history, and theory.

Distinguished Faculty

Faculty in the program include internationally known authors and scholars with deep roots and connections to their specific areas of focus. Faculty research and interests are broad-ranging, but include expertise in African, Asian, Caribbean and Latin American musical cultures, among others.

Visiting Artists

UW Ethnomusicology’s visiting artist program has been a hallmark of the program for more than 50 years, bringing highly accomplished musicians to the university to work with students in applied music courses and public performances. Students study with artists from Afghanistan, China, India, Ireland, Korea, Puerto Rico, Senegal, Tanzania, and elsewhere.

Opportunities

In addition to performance opportunities with visiting artists, UW Ethnomusicology students participate in a range of ensemble courses, including the UW Steelband, Zimbabwean Marimba Ensemble, Javanese Gamelan, and Gospel Choir. Graduate students regularly present at academic conferences nationally and internationally and work closely with faculty mentors on field studies worldwide.

Areas of Distinction

The UW Ethnomusicology Archives hold unique audio and video collections of the world’s musical cultures. The department also houses an instrument collection featuring high-quality instruments from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas.

The Ethnomusicology program from University of Washington claims a wide interdisciplinary reach across university programs ranging from anthropology, history, and health sciences to dance, sociology and international studies, and intersects with School of Music programs in music history, theory, education, and performance.

The the newly added BA in Ethnomusicology degree is intended for students who are intrigued by the diversity of the world’s musical expressions and are interested in interdisciplinary perspectives that illuminate music’s cultural contexts and meanings. Learn more about the BA in Ethnomusicology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Beginning Ear Training, Theory

First-Year Theory and Ear Training

First-Year Theory and Ear Training

Music Cultures of the World: The Americas

Music Cultures of the World (Near East, Central Asia, Far East, South and Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and the Philippines)

World Music

Independent Study

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-06-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Musicology Liberal Arts View 2606 other Bachelors in Music in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you have submitted your online application to the UW.
Prepare the audition repertoire for your instrument.
Read the Audition Information page
Sign up for a live audition date or submit a digital audition. While in-person auditions are highly encouraged, if you are unable to attend a live audition with School of Music faculty, you have the option to audition via video. Please note that live auditions sign-ups close two weeks prior to the audition date. Video auditions are accepted for winter auditions only and are due Jan. 31st.

Tuition Fee

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International

40740 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40740 USD per year during 48 months.
National

40740 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40740 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12242 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12242 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Seattle

1480 - 2580 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Ethnomusicology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

United States / Need-based

Jackson School of International Studies Academic Scholarships

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