The Music Culture and Theoretical Studies department brings together Master’s programmes in the fields of theory, pedagogy and ethnomusicology.
The department also brings together all courses relating to theoretical practices (the Bachelor’s degree in General Music Education, research-related courses, and the Bachelor’s degree in Music and Musicology). It is also home to the Centre for Cultures – a venue for teaching, research and outreach in the field of music from other cultural regions. Talia Bachir-Loopuyt, Professor of Ethnomusicology at the HEM and Head of the Centre for Cultures, has been appointed to lead the new Musical Culture and Theoretical Practices Department.
