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The Division of Musicology at TCU deepens your understanding of music within cultural and philosophical contexts. 

Our graduates pursue advanced research in prestigious doctoral programs worldwide and build careers as educators, archivists, historians, authors, and university administrators.

Musicology is woven throughout the School of Music and campus life:

  • Music majors complete a three-semester History of Music sequence plus a World Music course.
  • Upper-division and graduate courses cover diverse periods, genres, and media.
  • Early music enthusiasts can perform with the Collegium Musicum.
  • Non-majors explore Western, jazz, popular, or world music through various survey courses
  • The Music/Media Library offers thousands of scores, books, CDs, and videos, providing space for study and discovery.

Degree Programs

Whether you’re pursuing graduate training or a specialized performance diploma, we offer a range of advanced programs:

Graduate Degrees

Applicants must complete both the general TCU admission application and a separate School of Music application, which includes a required prescreening video. Selected candidates will be invited to audition on campus.

APPLY & AUDITION

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Stuart Cheney
Associate Professor & Division Chair of Musicology
817-257-5644
s.cheney@tcu.edu
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Gina Bombola
Instructor II & Coordinator of Music Undergraduate Studies
817-257-4841
g.bombola@tcu.edu
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H. Joseph Butler
Emeritus Professor
817-257-7232
music@tcu.edu
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Heidi I. Irgens
Adjunct Faculty
817-257-8176
h.irgens@tcu.edu
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Chris Milyo
Adjunct Faculty
817-257-7232
c.milyo@tcu.edu
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Graduate Assistantships Available

Assistantships are available to qualified, full-time graduate students. Applicants must be admitted to the program, have an outstanding academic record and present favorable recommendations.

Music/Media Library

Explore thousands of scores, books, CDs, and videos in a welcoming space for study and discovery.