Turn your curiosity into scholarship
Butler’s two-year Master of Arts in Musicology combines advanced study and independent research with personalized mentorship from dedicated musicology faculty. You’ll develop a substantial thesis, engage with fellow scholars through Butler’s Musicology Study Group, and build the research and analytical skills to pursue doctoral study and careers in music research, teaching, librarianship, publishing, and related fields.
With a flexible curriculum, you can shape the program around your academic and artistic interests—including participating in ensembles, taking private lessons, pursuing a music history study abroad experience, or pairing the Master of Arts with another Master of Music degree at Butler. And with Indianapolis as your artistic home, you’ll have access to additional opportunities to perform, collaborate, work, and connect with the broader music community.
Butler Musicology graduates have continued their studies in distinguished PhD programs, including Indiana University, UC Davis, and the University of Chicago.
