理论和历史集中的主要目的是为音乐学生提供音乐理论，历史和文学的共同基础。这种专注力使学生成为全面的实用音乐家，他们能够将技能和知识应用于表演，作曲，教学或研究。音乐理论是一个高度交叉学科的领域，它连接了包括历史，作曲，表演实践，技术和哲学在内的各种学术领域。重点是通过掌握各种风格，音乐家技能和分析音调音乐的能力来掌握音调系统。音乐史为学生提供了音乐各个时期的综合研究，并特别注意其音乐形式和风格的发展。
The principal objective of the Theories and Histories concentration is to provide music students with a common foundation in music theory, history and literature. This concentration prepares students to be well-rounded practical musicians who are able to apply skills and knowledge to performance, composition, teaching, or research. Music theory is a highly interdisciplinary field, linking diverse academic areas including history, composition, performance practice, technology, and philosophy. Emphasis is toward the mastery of the tonal system through acquiring proficiency with various styles, musicianship skills, and the ability to analyze tonal music. Music history provides students with a comprehensive study of all periods of music, paying special regard to the development of musical form and style.