Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music University of North Texas

The Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in music and concentrations in composition, musicology, music theory or ethnomusicology requires a minimum of 90 semester hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. Of these 90 hours, at least 60 must be taken at UNT. A master’s degree from an accredited institution usually is accepted for the first 30 hours. The minimum residence requirement consists of two consecutive long terms/semesters (fall and the following spring, or spring and the following fall) with a minimum load of 9 hours each term/semester.

It should be understood that the Doctor of Philosophy degree cannot be earned by routine work alone, regardless of accuracy or amount. The degree will be conferred, rather, on the basis of mastery of the field of music as a whole and of proven ability either to plan and carry out an original investigation (in musicology or music theory) or to do creative work (in composition) with distinction.

Concentration in Composition

Applicants to the Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in music and a concentration in composition must submit a completed College of Music application form and a portfolio to the College of Music Admissions Office by the first Monday in December to be considered for acceptance in the following academic year.

Concentration in Musicology

Concentration in Musicology, 24 hours

• MUMH 5711 - Proseminar in Musicology

18 hours selected from

• MUMH 6000 - Seminar in Musicology (may be taken more than once)
• MUTH 6660 - History of Music Theory I
• MUTH 6670 - History of Music Theory II
• MUTH 6700 - Analytical Systems I (1700–1900)
• MUTH 6710 - Analytical Systems II (Post 1900)

Concentration in Music Theory

The Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in music and a concentration in music theory is a 60-hour degree with dissertation, including the common core (36 hours).

Concentration in Music Theory, 24 hours

• MUTH 6660 - History of Music Theory I
• MUTH 6670 - History of Music Theory II
• MUTH 6680 - Proseminar in Music Theory
• MUTH 6700 - Analytical Systems I (1700–1900)
• MUTH 6710 - Analytical Systems II (Post 1900)
• MUET 5230 - World Music Analysis
• Electives, 6 hours

Concentration in Ethnomusicology

The ethnomusicology concentration requires 24 hours of course work.

• MUET 5020-Anthropology of Sound
• 3 hours of world music ensembles from MUEN 5XXX
• 6 hours selected from MUET 5XXX in consultation with area coordinator
• 12 hours of MUET 6010-Current Issues in Ethnomusicology

Concentration in Performing Arts Health

The Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in music and a concentration in performing arts health is a 60-hour degree with dissertation, including the common core (36 hours).

Concentration in Performing Arts Health, 24 hours

• MUPH 5000 - Introduction to Performing Arts Health
• MUPH 5012 - Musculoskeletal Health in Performing Arts Health
• MUPH 5014 - Hearing Conservation in Performing Arts Health
• MUPH 5016 - Psychology in Performing Arts Health
• MUPH 5018 - Voice in Performing Arts Health
• MUPH 6000 - Proseminar in Performing Arts Health
• MUPH 6100 - Performing Arts Health Research Methods
• MUPH 6200 - Performing Arts Health Practicum

• Ethnomusicology
• Composition
• Musicology
Music Theory
Performing Arts Health