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A program that focuses on the study of the historical evolution of music as a social and intellectual phenomenon, the development of musical instruments and techniques, and the analysis and criticism of musical literature. Includes instruction in music history research methods, aesthetic analysis of musical compositions, history of musical writing and notation, the development of musical instruments, the development of music theory, and the study of specific periods, cultural traditions, styles, and themes.

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| A major in Music History, Literature, and Theory is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 32
U.S.
Colleges with the
most degrees awarded
of Music History, Literature, and Theory among the 2006-2007
graduating class.
|  | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | 12 (0.2%) |  |  |
|  | Colby College Waterville, ME | 12 (2.6%) |  |  |
|  | Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | 11 (1.6%) |  |  |
|  | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | 10 (0.2%) |  |  |
|  | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | 9 (0.1%) |  |  |
|  | Saint Josephs College Rensselaer, IN | 8 (3.9%) |  |  |
|  | Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | 8 (2.7%) |  |  |
|  | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | 6 (2.0%) |  |  |
|  | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | 4 (0.1%) |  |  |
|  | Adams State College Alamosa, CO | 3 (1.0%) |  |  |
* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.
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