Teaching & Professional Development
Funding & Fellowships
PhD students who matriculate in Summer 2020 and after will be guaranteed to have funding support from the University of Chicago, external sources, or a combination of the two for the duration of their program to include the following:
- Full tuition coverage
- Annual stipend
- Fully paid individual annual premiums for UChicago's student health insurance (U-SHIP, the University Student Health Insurance Plan)
Prospective Students
Each of the three PhD programs requires successful completion of courses, language examinations, musicianship examinations, comprehensive examinations, a dissertation, and a final examination on (“defense of”) the dissertation. In addition, the program in Composition and Sound Practices requires approval and defense of the Research Paper, and approval of Portfolio Review; the program in Ethnomusicology requires a Special Field Examination; and the program in History & Theory requires a Defense of the Dissertation Proposal.
Graduate Programs
The graduate studies program in the Department distinguishes itself through rigorous scholarly training in the integrative study of music. Offering degrees in Composition and Sound Practices, Ethnomusicology, and Music History and Theory, and also offering a joint PhD program in Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS), the Department embraces the interdisciplinary nature of scholarship at the University of Chicago.
Graduate Students
Meet our graduate students and learn more about their research interests.
Artists-in-Residence
The University of Chicago Department of Music is home to world-class artists-in-residence who present public concerts at the University and provide coaching and individual instruction to students in the department's performing ensembles and programs.
Staff
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Performance Directors
Meet our Performance Directors.
Faculty & Lecturers
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People
Welcome to the Department of Music directories, where you can explore the diverse individuals who shape our vibrant community. Here you’ll find dedicated faculty and lecturers inspiring excellence in music education; accomplished Performance Directors leading ensembles; supportive staff ensuring the smooth operation of our department; distinguished Artists-in-Residence sharing their creativity and expertise; and talented graduate students enriching our academic and artistic environment.