Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] [Historical Musicology and Music Theory] From University at Buffalo

The curriculum for the music theory program is rooted in the theoretical traditions, while also exploring innovations in the field. Graduate seminars in tonal and mathematical theory constitute parallel streams for graduate students, culminating in analysis seminars and theoretical projects. One of UB's greatest resources is the collection found in the Music Library, located in the department.

The University at Buffalo Department of Music offers performers, composers, and scholars a stimulating interdisciplinary environment in which to develop their talents. The department is a showcase for world-renowned musicians?a diverse, energetic faculty with international reputations in composition, academic research, and musical performance. The Robert and Carol Morris Center for 21st-Century Music has been singled out as a Strategic Strength in the University's impressive 2020 plan, and reflects the Department's role as a forum for presenting and discussing contemporary music and scholarship.