Overview

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Though all conservatory students study some music history in order to contextualize musical trends, composers, and individual musical works, the opportunity to major in Music History at the undergraduate level is somewhat rare. Students in a Music History degree at Pacific receive a broad exposure to musical eras and genres that encourages development of communication and research skills applied to music. Music History majors at University of the Pacific have gone on to Ph.D. musicology and ethnomusicology programs, archival and librarianship programs, popular writing or criticism on musical figures, and conducting careers; they have also used music history to inform their performance careers or their work as music educators, analysts, or composers. You will be assured of several opportunities to practice and acquire the tools of the profession, through coursework and ample independent study and personal attention to your future goals. Recent students have had research projects ranging from Schoenberg’s relationship with Mahler, French baroque music, and individual works by Beethoven and Mendelssohn to examinations of hyperpop, Black opera composers, and women orchestral composers. The department encourages development of broad values regarding the music we listen to, compose, support, or perform.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Symphonic Literature

Chamber Music Literature

Keyboard Literature

Vocal Literature

Topics in Early Music

Topics in Eighteenth-Century Music

Topics in Nineteenth-Century Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

In addition to the online application, you must also send the following documents to be considered for admission:

Transcripts
Personal Statement
Letter of Recommendation from High School Counselor or Teacher

Additionally, you may submit the following as part of your application:

Test Scores

Additional information for applying to Pacific:

Advance Credit (AP, IB, etc.)
Certification of Finances
Choice of Preparatory Coursework
Early Action
English Language Proficiency
Interviews and Auditions
Official Records of Study

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

57824 USD / year

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Out-of-State

57824 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

57824 USD / year

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Living costs

Stockton

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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