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Music History Musicologists study the history and interpretation of music. Until recently this discipline focused largely on European art-music repertories, but in the last decades it has expanded to include popular music, film music, jazz, and cultural criticism within its domain. The Department of Musicology at UCLA now leads the field nationally and internationally in offering advanced training in these newer areas of expertise. The musicology curriculum is extremely flexible and far-reaching and an excellent preparation for a wide variety of careers Contact Information Department Chair Faculty Undergraduate Advisor: Faculty Graduate Advisor: Undergraduate/Graduate Academic Counselor: Department URL: www.musicology.ucla.edu UCLA Career Center
UCLA Career Center – The Career Center’s mission is to promote the career development of UCLA students and alumni and to provide access to experiential learning and employment opportunities, so students may explore career options and nurture career goals. Among the services that the Career Center can provide are:
Internship and Study Abroad Center – Within the Career Center, the Internship and Study Abroad Center can offer individual and group advising to students on a wide array of international opportunities, such as international internships, study abroad programs, volunteer positions, short-term work abroad, teaching abroad, international scholarships, and international traveling. Schoenberg Music Library – The Schoenberg Music Library offers resources outside of the Career Center library, specializing in music, musicology, and ethnomusicology. Resume Building Opportunities Student Organizations - Becoming involved with student organizations can be a great networking tool as well as an important addition to any resume. The following clubs can help strengthen a students’ degree in Musicology: Association for the Advancement of Local Musicians Study Abroad – Students pursuing a music history degree may study overseas while pursuing their degree. Experience living in another country and familiarity with another culture and language are significant assets for a new graduate looking for a job. To find out about international opportunities, visit the Career Center’s Office of Internships and Study Abroad Services. Volunteer Programs -The following are some good resources for volunteer programs both in the U.S. and abroad. Please check with the Career Center’s Office of Internship and Study Abroad Services for a more extensive list. Web Sites
Graduate School If you are looking to further your education in Musicology or a related field, these resources may help. Of course, you can find these resources and more at the UCLA Career Center. Additionally, the Career Center offers workshops on graduate school planning.
Students who are interested in graduate and professional degree programs should start investigating schools and program pre-requisites as soon as possible. Don’t forget that TAs and professors are a great informal resource about graduate school. If you are interested in a particular graduate program, visit the school’s web site. Most university departments have extensive information online. Careers Students can choose from a variety of career paths that may benefit from the specific knowledge and interest of musicology. The UCLA Career Center has numerous resources to pursue any path that you choose. Finding Your Path - general information on what you can do with a major in Music History. Below are a few examples of resources. You can consult the UCLA Career Center for more extensive options.
Possibilities- Due to the diversity in career interests of students graduating with degrees in Music History there are many possible career choices open to graduates of this program. A few examples are listed below, but this is by no means an exhaustive list. For additional examples of what music history majors have done, visit the Alumni Network at www.UCLAlumni.net. Recording and the Record Business Promotion Manager Radio and Television Program Director Music Retailing and Wholesaling Music Shop Manager Music Business Public Relations Publicity Public Relations Counselor Education Music Librarian Prepared by Maryann Wu, a graduate student from the Ohio State University who served as a UCLA Career Center counseling intern (summer 2004). |
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