OSU Ethnomusicology: Ethnomusicology Program

Ethnomusicology @ OSU offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees and is an integral part of the graduate program of the Musicology Area at the School of Music. Both degrees are offered in collaboration with programs in historical musicology. In addition, an essentially collaborative and interdisciplinary framework allows students to take courses in and develop intellectual dialogues with anthropology, linguistics, psychology, music cognition, philosophy, comparative studies, theater, and dance studies. OSU also has a reputable Folklore Center and an inspiring Institute for Humanities.

Our goal is to provide comprehensive and thorough training in ethnomusicological theory, history, methods, and analytical skills through diverse courses, field and lab research projects, individual consultation and performance. The program carries a special focus on current developments in ethnomusicology including cognitive approaches. In support of a major programmatic development, Ethnomusicology @ OSU has received substantial ongoing funding from the university, providing support for field research, the ethnomusicology laboratory, graduate assistantships (for both research and teaching), and residencies of visiting artists and scholars.

Regional expertise of the faculty covers geographical areas such as Russia, Eastern and Central Europe, Africa, North America, China, SE Asia, Australia, Madagascar, and Antilles. Students in ethnomusicology can also enjoy the support and close cooperation with strong interdisciplinary area studies centers ( African-American and African Studies, East Asian Languages and Literatures, Slavic and Eastern European Languages and Literature, Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, and the Melton Center for Jewish Studies).

Studies in performance are enriched through participation in ensembles and workshops on various musical traditions. Students are encouraged to enroll in the following ensembles: Slavic Performance Ensemble, African Performing Ensemble, Steel pan Orchestra, Jazz Combos/Ensembles, Gospel Choir.

The multi-cultural environment of a metropolitan city offers additional opportunities to experience and study a wide range of urban musical life(see also: Cultural environment).

For special research topics and cultural areas of expertise see: Faculty

Ethnomusicology & Cognitive Ethnomusicology Brochure

For more information, contact:

Prof. Daniel Avorgbedor
Coordinator, Ethnomusicology Program
School of Music
The Ohio State University
1866 College Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1170
USA

Phone: 614-292-9441
Fax: 614-292-1102
e-mail:avörgbedör.1@ösu.edu
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