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Study Abroad in the School of Music

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The School of Music is pleased to launch several Study Abroad Opportunities for School of Music students. With options ranging from week-long immersive field trips to faculty-led summer programs, full semesters, or an academic year abroad, you'll find something that fits your goals and academic plans. Below are some of the options in development, with final program information announced in October 2026. Please see Texas Tech Study Abroad for more information or contact Dr. Sarai Brinker, Associate Director for Academic Affairs at s.brinker@ttu.edu.

Faculty Led Summer Session Study Abroad Programs

Music History in France and Spain

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Join School of Music Faculty for the first summer session in 2027 to immerse yourself in the rich history of music in Paris and Sevilla. Students will spend two weeks in Paris and two weeks in Sevilla, with several site visits, concerts, and other activities to support courses in Music History. 

Dates: 
Summer 1 -  2027
June 1, 2027 - June 30, 2027
(dates subject to change)

Courses:
MUHL 3303 - Music as Cultural History III
MUHL 4300 - Special Topics in Music History - Study Abroad Seminar 
MUHL 2307 - Music and Globalization 

Program Cost:
More information coming soon

Diction and Opera in Italy

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Join School of Music Faculty for the second summer session in 2027 to immerse yourself in the rich opera tradition of Florence! 

Dates: 
Summer 2 - 2027
July 6, 2027 - August 4, 2027
(dates subject to change)

Courses:
MUAP 1304 - Italian Diction for Singers
MUEN 3105 - Opera
MUAP 3001 - Lessons

Program Cost:
More information coming soon

Summer Field Trip Opportunities

Arabic Music Retreat in France

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Travel to the historic city of Angers, France, and immerse yourself in the traditions and sounds of Arabic music with world-renowned and expert faculty and guests. 


Dates: 
Maymester -  2027
May 25, 2027 - June 1, 2027
(dates subject to change)

Courses:
MUEN 3110 - Medium Ensemble (Spring 2027 Enrollment)

Program Cost:
More information coming soon

Kodály in Hungary

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Travel to the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Kecskemét, Hungary to further your training and experience in Kodály education.


Dates: 
TBD

Courses:
MUEN 3238 - Music for Children (Spring 2027 Enrollment)

Program Cost:
More information coming soon

Semester Long Programs

Music Performance in Vienna

Vienna City CenterJoin our partner IES Vienna for a semester long program of study in music performance. 

Dates:
Spring or Fall Semester

Program Cost:
TBD

Courses:
TBD

Jazz Performance in Budapest

Plans to develop a two-way exchange program at the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest are ongoing. Check back soon!

Music Technology and Composition in the U.K.

Plans to develop a two-way exchange program at the University of Southampton in the U.K. are ongoing. Check back soon!