Program overview
The music program (graduate level) is not just about teaching you to sing or play an instrument—it's about deepening your understanding of music's essence, history, and culture, while enhancing your skills in creation, performance, and research. Core courses include music history and theory (e.g., Chinese music history, Western music history), compositional techniques (harmony, counterpoint, orchestration), music analysis, music education, and specialized training in areas such as vocal performance, instrumental performance, conducting, and music production. Chinese universities have unique strengths in ethnic music and traditional instruments (e.g., guzheng, erhu, pipa), and many offer cutting-edge directions like digital music and music therapy. This program is ideal for students who are passionate about music, willing to dedicate time to study, and aim to pursue music as a career or academic path.