Dr. Sterling E. Murray, Chair, 610-436-2284

The Music History and Literature Department supports the undergraduate degree requirements with an attractive ratio of faculty to student, with six full-time faculty. Each faculty member is a recognized expert in their areas of concentration. The curriculum is brought to life by Collegium Musicum. Our Collegium Musicum is an award winning ensemble for students interested in music from the Medieval through the Early Baroque periods. Unique period sounds, along with the visual impact of all performers playing, singing, and dancing in period costume, contribute to a vibrant perspective of this music from the not too distant past.

The School of Music at West Chester University is pleased to announce a new and streamlined tracks for a M.A. degree in Music History. For educators the program meets state requirements for a MA in MusEd. Music professionals looking to widen their interests and music educators seeking to strengthen their own teaching curricula are especially welcome.

The program offers valuable training for music professionals in library, journalism and editorial work, as well as for those active in music merchandising and marketing. Church and other instrumental musicians seeking to explore new repertories or to expand their knowledge of familiar repertories are especially encouraged to apply. A number of graduates have gone on to enter PhD programs at prestigious graduate institutions.

Any undergrad music degree (education, theory, history, performance) is an appropriate prerequisite for the program. Overseas study opportunities in Oxford, England and Salzburg, Austria are available to broaden the horizon.

I welcome students at both the undergraduate and graduate level to explore the quintessential expression of humanity — music. Please contact me with questions about the program.

Dr. Sterling E. Murray
Chair, Music History and Literature Department

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