Musicology

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Musicology is the general term for all theoretical disciplines of music research. The research objects and focuses of musicology are different in different periods. In addition to the basic research objects, musicology also studies the history and current music behavior of all individuals and nations, including the physiological behavior, creative behavior, performance behavior, aesthetic behavior, acceptable behavior and learning behavior of music. Musicology students mainly study the theory and knowledge of music history theory and music education, accept training in music theory and practice, and have the ability of music research and teaching.

The general task of musicology is to clarify its nature and laws through various phenomena related to music. Courses that study the relationship between music and ideology include music aesthetics, music history, music ethnology, music psychology, and music education. Courses that study the characteristics of musical instruments include musical acoustics, law, and instrumental science. Courses that study musical forms and their composition involve melody, acoustics, and composing techniques. There are also courses in performance, such as performance theory, command law, and so on.

Musicology students having certain music practice skills and teaching abilities can engage in teaching and research work in ordinary colleges, social and artistic organizations, and art research organizations. You can also work in the arts and cultural institutions, publishing and broadcasting departments, and film and television departments.

WHY STUDY MUSICOLOGY?

1. A professional and practical profession

With the comprehensive improvement of the cultural quality of the whole nation, the popularization of music education, and the rapid development of high technology, the mass media has become increasingly prosperous. A variety of talent shows have expanded the selection of music performance talents, so the important task of training other music professionals falls on the deep education of musicology. The cultural industry talents required in the music field are highly professional, which requires students to have a good musical foundation and good musical performance skills and the theoretical basis of musicology. It is not a short-term solution to really understand a piece of music. Musicology has its own characteristics and practicality, and students can continuously strengthen their musical literacy while studying.

2. A subject worth exploring and developing

The process of modernization is a highly industrial development history. In this process, secularization is a phenomenon that should be inherent, especially in the popular music of the city. The growth and development of this associated pop music must rely on modern media and high technology. Therefore, the combination of musicology and mass media has become the main mode of operation in today's music field and thus has become an important field worthy of exploration and development for musicology students.

3. Broad employment prospects

Judging from the music education employment situation of most colleges, the employment rate of musicology graduates is good. There are many other options for career choice. The talents needed in the music field have their own particularities. Performance, creative and music theory talents can all gain a place in the music field. People who focus on music education and research can find their way. In modern society, market managers have also become hot.

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Musician

• Music therapist

• Sound technician

• Music teacher

• Arts administrator

SAMPLE COURSES

• Aesthetics

• Music history 

• Music theory 

• Composition theory

• Piano or other musical instruments