THE MUSIC HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM

The undergraduate Music History curriculum curriculum consists of a sequence of three 2-unit courses, plus one 3-unit history and literature elective. The core sequence is numbered MHL 202/203/204. It provides a chronological survey from the Middle Ages to the 21^st century. We recommend that students take MHL 202/203/204 in order.

History electives may be chosen from courses in the MHL 400-500 range.  (MMT 252-253 can also be counted as a history elective.) Electives investigate a single topic in depth and introduce students to music history research and writing skills. Students may also take a second Music History and Lit elective if they like, to satisfy the “other MMT/MHL series course” requirement.

Students who took undergraduate music courses at another college or conservatory, may take the Music History Placement Exam to demonstrate their competence and apply for SFCM credit.