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About the Program
Stanford’s graduate music programs offer advanced degree pathways that integrate rigorous academic scholarship, creative practice, and technological innovation. Students engage in specialized research across diverse areas, including musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, composition, and music, science, and technology. Supported by close faculty mentorship and world-class facilities, our collaborative community prepares scholars, creators, and teachers for careers in academia and professional practice.
What You’ll Study
What you will study at the graduate level depends on your particular degree, academic interests, and professional goals. Key features of our program offerings include:
Computer-based music theory and acoustics.
Music composition.
Ethnomusicology.
Western historical musicology.
Meet Our Faculty
Our faculty are the intellectual heart of our program. As renowned researchers, passionate educators, and dedicated mentors, they drive innovation, shape the future of their fields, and inspire the next generation of leaders. Explore our directory to learn more about their teaching, research, and expertise.