School of Music
Music Humanities
Music Humanities
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.
What Sets Us Apart
Educational Experience
- 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
Course Offerings
Our courses explore a wide variety of musical topics from contemporary and global perspectives, with creativity at the core of our approach. We have courses on Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Women in Pop, Latin American Music, 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 and Visual and Performing Arts credits.
Ensembles and Performance Opportunities
Student of all majors have the opportunity to join ensembles such as...
Program Highlights
Curriculum
Courses
In- Person:
- MUTH 1300: Songwriting
- MUTH 3300: Advanced Songwriting
- MUHL 1308: Music in Western Civilization
- MUHL 2304: History of Jazz
- MUHL 2307: Music and Globalization
- MUHL 2308: Musics of Latin America
- MUHL 2310: History of Rock and Roll
- MUSI 1300: Creating the Critical Listener
- MUSI 2309: Survey of Popular Music: All Genres
- MUSI 2309: Survey of Popular Music: Women in Pop Music
- MUSI 2309: Survey of Popular Music: The Eras of Taylor Swift
- MUSI 2309: Survey of Popular Music: Music of the Beatles
- MUSI 2309: Survey of Popular Music: Hip Hop
- MUSI 3310: Introduction to Music Business
- MUSI 4310: Music Career Management and Portfolio
Online:
- MUSI 1308: Music in Western Civilization
- MUSI 1309: Musical Cultures of the World
- MUSI 2309: Popular Music Survey: The Eras of Taylor Swift
- MUSI 2309: Survey of Popular Music: General Survey
- MUSI 2309: Survey of Popular Music: Hip Hop
- MUHL 2304: History of Jazz
- MUHL 2310: History of Rock
- MUHL 2307: Music and Globalization
alumni success
Careers
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
School of Music
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Address
2624 18th Street | Box 42033 | Lubbock, TX 79409-2033 -
Phone
806.742.2274 -
Email
schoolofmusic@ttu.edu