The master’s degree in music theory provides students with the opportunity to engage in deep analytical and interpretive study of music in dialogue with performance, musicology, cognitive science, ...

The program in music theory builds upon a curriculum that is deeply rooted in the best theoretical traditions, while also exploring innovations in the field. Our working assumption is that the goal of ...

The College of Music expects all students to abide by the University of Colorado’s Honor Code, which promotes “academic integrity, moral and ethical conduct, and pride of membership in a community ...

The School of Music offers a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in Music History and Literature. The degree shares its core requirements with our Music Theory degree, and students are encouraged to ...

Students in historical musicology encounter a variety of course options offered by a diverse, energetic faculty. Specialties include music of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries criticism, philosophy, ...

Admission to the PhD degree program in composition and theory has been paused for the 2025-26 academic year. Our PhD degree program in composition and theory offers in-depth study in composition, ...