University of Massachusetts Amherst
Jazz & African-American Music Studies
Amherst, USA
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Music and Dance delivers Jazz & African-American Music Studies using established and innovative pedagogy to build performance, scholarship, and community engagement. Faculty collaborate to mentor you, guiding artistic development, research, and public performance. The department raises regional and national visibility through performances, publications, recordings, and outreach, serving as a cultural ambassador with course offerings and partnerships.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue roles as performers, educators, researchers, recording artists, arts administrators, and community arts organizers, working in academia, schools, cultural institutions, and music industry. Skills include performance, pedagogy, scholarship, programming, outreach, and cultural leadership.
The Department of Music and Dance provides a comprehensive education for students from the Commonwealth and beyond through a combination of established and innovative pedagogical approaches. The faculty works cooperatively, focusing on students and inspiring them to realize their full artistic potential while equipping them with skills to succeed in today's world.
The Department is also committed to distinguishing itself regionally, nationally, and internationally through the creative activity and scholarship of its faculty. Presentations, publications, recordings, and performances constitute a significant presence in the fields of music and dance, enhancing the reputation of the Department, the College, and the University, while contributing to dynamic collaborations both on and off campus.
Serving as a cultural ambassador for music and dance, the Department maintains visibility through broad course offerings, public appearances, and outreach activities within the University and the community at large.
