Critical and Compositional Studies

Music History

Students who wish to specialize in musicology may pursue either a Master of Music in Musicology (with concentrations in Historical Musicology or Ethnomusicology) or a Bachelor of Arts in Music (for undergraduates who intend eventually to pursue a graduate degree in musicology). View the Music History page.

Music Theory

The School of Music offers course work leading to a Master of Music in Theory and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Music Theory. The theory faculty offers a full range of regular courses and seminars in both traditional and contemporary theory. View the Music Theory page.

Composition

The School of Music offers course work leading to a Bachelor of Music degree in composition, a Master of Music degree in composition, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in composition. View the Composition page.

Ethnomusicology

Students interested in the study of music in its cultural context, and with interests in vernacular or non-western music, may pursue training in ethnomusicology through several different degree options at the University of Arizona. View the Ethnomusicology page.

General Education

View the General Education page.

Critical and Compositional Studies Faculty and Staff

• + Dr. Stephen Keyl

  Adjunct Instructor
  Area: Critical and Compositional Studies
  Contact:

  • e-mail: keyl@email.arizona.edu
  • office: 520.626.0249

  Location:

  • Harvill Bldg, Room 149

  + Brian Moon, Ph.D.

  Adjunct Instructor
  Areas: General Education, Critical and Compositional Studies
  Contact:

  • e-mail: bmoon@email.arizona.edu
  • office: 520.626.2033

  Location:

  • Harvill Bldg, Room 145

  • Composition

    + Dan Asia

    Professor
    Composition Area Coordinator
    Areas: Composition, AZ Contemporary Ensemble
    Contact:

    • e-mail: asia@email.arizona.edu
    • office: 520.621.7020

    Location:

    • Slonaker House, Room 212

    + Dr. Craig T. Walsh

    Associate Professor
    Electro-Acoustic Music Studio, Director
    Area: Composition
    Contact:

    • e-mail: ctwalsh@email.arizona.edu
    • office: 520.626.9521

    Location:

    • Slonaker House, Room 207

  • Ethnomusicology

    + Dr. Janet Sturman

    Associate Professor
    Areas: Ethnomusicology, Honors Program
    Contact:

    • e-mail: sturman@email.arizona.edu
    • office: 520.621.1255

    Location:

    • Music Bldg, Room 160

  • Music History

    + Dr. John T. Brobeck

    Associate Professor
    Music History Area Coordinator
    Area: Music History
    Contact:

    • e-mail: brobeck@email.arizona.edu
    • office: 520.621.5639

    Location:

    • Music Bldg, Room 228

    + Dr. Jay Rosenblatt

    Associate Professor
    Area: Music History
    Contact:

    • e-mail: jrosenbl@email.arizona.edu
    • office: 520.621.1120

    Location:

    • Music Bldg, Room 222

  • Music Theory

    + Dr. Edward Murphy

    Professor Emeritus
    Area: Music Theory
    Contact:

    • office: 520.626.0118

    Location:

    • Music Bldg, Room 246

    + David B Pomeroy

    Assistant Professor
    Area: Music Theory
    Contact:

    • e-mail: pomeroy@email.arizona.edu

    Location:

    • Music Bldg, Room 109

    + Dr. Donald G. Traut

    Assistant Professor
    Director of Graduate Studies in Music Theory
    Area: Music Theory
    Contact:

    • e-mail: dgtraut@email.arizona.edu
    • office: 520.621.7013

    Location:

    • Music Bldg, Room 224