Course offerings in Music Humanities

Who We Are

Music Humanities at Texas Tech serves students of all majors through inclusive and transformative educational experiences. We prepare students to lead vibrant, meaningful lives through the study of music and its impact on the world. By cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and curiosity, we empower students to flourish in all possible futures.

Our Program

• Provides a holistic and contemporary model for the study of sound as an intergral component of a well-rounded education
• Offers accessible and relevant educational experiences to all; creates opportunities for artistic expression and the development of critical listening skills for students of all majors 
• Cultivates appreciation for the humanities within our school and within the larger university 
• Demonstrates equal respect for popular and art traditions, regardless of geographic origin, and oral and written traditions, etc.
• Fosters curiosity, creativity, and self-expression in students of all majors and backgrounds 

What Sets Us Apart

Course Offerings

Our courses explore a wide variety of musical topics from contemporary and global perspectives. We have courses on Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Women in Pop, Latin, Jazz, Rock, Global Sound, and more!   Many of these courses (such as Music and Globalization, Survey of Popular Music, and History of Jazz) offer Creative Arts, Visual and Performing Arts,and Multicultural credits.

 

Student Success

Students in Music Humanities Courses have:

• Presented original research on Taylor Swift at the National Pop Culture Association Concert  

• Joined Ensembles including Balkan Ensemble, Historical Performance Ensemble, Jazz Ensembles and more!  

• Performed alongside Ramzi Aburedwan and the Dal’Ouna Ensemble in Concert 

• Authored Program Notes for University Ensemble Concerts

• Performed in Singer Songwriter Showcases

• Released albums on streaming platforms

 

Ensembles and Performance Opportunities

Student of all majors have the opportunity to join ensembles such as: 

Balkan Ensemble 
Historical Performance Ensemble 
Jazz Ensembles  
Tech Folk Orchestra 
Mariachi

 

Community

We promote community through many student organizations, including the K-Pop Club, Musicians Without Borders, Record Club, and more.