Certificate in World Music
Diploma in Ethnomusicology
Overview
A growing awareness of the richness and beauty of non-western musics and the interrelatedness of all musical cultures has led the Eastman School to develop both a Certificate and Diploma Program in World Music and Ethnomusicology. Beginning in the Fall of 2002 these programs opened to both undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning more about the world’s musical traditions (World Music Certificate) and the discipline of Ethnomusicology (Ethnomusicology Diploma).
World Music is the term used to describe all of the musical traditions found throughout the world today, including older, traditional musics, such as Indian or Persian classical musics, ritual and ceremonial musics, as well as newer popular forms.
Ethnomusicology is the discipline that formally studies world music traditions. A combination of music and anthropology, ethnomusicology, like musicology (music and history) has had a long history in the academy.
Good musical citizenship requires knowledge of one’s own musical cultures as well as those of the others with whom we share our world. These programs will enhance philosophical, political, and musical dimensions, while simultaneously developing practical, hands-on skills needed for today’s job market. These programs will:
- equip students to meet the growing — indeed imperative — needs in music education to address musical, cultural, and social differences;
- enrich students’ musical experiences by providing them with a well-grounded exposure to the world’s musics and to their interrelatedness.
No extra courses are needed—all credits required for these programs can be met under the category of “unspecified electives” that exist as part of the students’ major departmental curricula. Students can apply during their studies at the School through the Institute for Music Leadership. Students will be assigned an ESM professor who will monitor their progress through the Program(s).
All students must submit an application form and a proposal for a plan of study. At the completion of the set of courses (for which the student must receive a grade of B+ or higher), the student will take an examination in the field of World Music or Ethnomusicology. A grade of B+ or higher will be required on the examination to receive the Certificate or Diploma.
What Are the Requirements?
WORLD MUSIC CERTIFICATE (8-9 CREDITS)
Designed for both undergraduate and graduate students:
- World Music (MHS 281 or 282), 3 credits
- An anthropologically-oriented elective course
(Anthropology, Ethnomusicology, World Music) , 3-4 credits - Two semesters Eastman School's Balinese Gamelan or Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble (ENS 215 or 216), 2 credits
- Oral examination
DIPLOMA IN ETHNOMUSICOLOGY (14-16 CREDITS)
Designed for graduate students:
- World Music (MHS 281 or 282), 3 credits
- An anthropologically-oriented elective course
(Anthropology, Ethnomusicology, World Music) , 3-4 credits - Four semesters Eastman School’s Balinese Gamelan or Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble (ENS 215 or 216), 4 credits
- Introduction to Ethnomusicology (MUY 502), 4 credits
- Independent Study resulting in a fieldwork or research project, 3-4 credits
- Oral examination
* Although designed for graduate students due to the independent research component, exceptions can be made on a case by case basis
How Can I Apply?
To download applications:
CertificateTo request a hard copy of the application forms please contact:
Academic Affairs Office
26 Gibbs Street
Rochester, NY 14604
Main Phone 585.274.1020
Fax 585.276.2150Ellen Koskoff
Director, World Music Certificate & Ethnomusicology Diploma
Professor of Ethnomusicology, ESM
ekoskoff@esm.rochester.edu