Music
Ethnomusicology, Minor
The minor in ethnomusicology offers students an expansive understanding of music in its diverse contexts, prioritizing global engagement, culturally-situated knowledge, and community-centered research.
The foundation of the minor is a unique introductory course, Music in Everyday Life (MUSC 1001), which investigates many dimensions of the musical experience and music’s connections to society. Students select in-depth electives that focus on the music of a region or a particular musical genre, the global circulation of music, or music’s relationship to other aspects of the human experience, such as philosophy and aesthetics, identity and culture, society and politics, economics and social justice. The minor culminates in a course that invites students to conduct their own ethnographic research projects.
Co-op Opportunities
Baeble Music
Brooklyn, NY
World Music/CRASHarts
Cambridge, MA
Blue Note Entertainment 131 W 3rd St, NY
131 W 3rd St, NY
Non-Profit Community Music Organizations
Independent Fieldwork-Based Research
Career Opportunities
Ethnomusicology
Folklore
Music Education and Performance
User Experience Research
International Aid and Development
Cultural Diplomacy
Human Rights and Advocacy
Documentary Work
Broadcast Media
Arts Administration, Festival Work
Work in Global Music Industries
Curatorial Work
Multidisciplinary Skills
Multi-Media Documentation
Interviewing
Participant Observation
Collaboration
Critical Listening
Public Speaking
Critical Reasoning
Cross-Cultural Knowledge
Persuasive Writing
Research and Analysis