Music and Dance | UMass Amherst

Apply & Audition: Music or Dance

Interested in joining the Music or Dance program? Find out more about our degree offerings and audition process.

Apply & Audition: Music or Dance

Interested in joining the Music or Dance program? Find out more about our degree offerings and audition process.
Dance at UMass

We seek to prepare students in both the technical & theoretical aspects of dance. The Dance Program offers BFA & BA degree tracks, and places equal emphasis on the idioms of ballet, modern dance, and jazz. More =>

Dance at UMass

We seek to prepare students in both the technical & theoretical aspects of dance. The Dance Program offers BFA & BA degree tracks, and places equal emphasis on the idioms of ballet, modern dance, and jazz. More =>
Music at UMass

The Music Program provides over 200 performance and concert opportunities, many instrumental and vocal ensembles, and student solo and studio recital series. More=>

Music at UMass

The Music Program provides over 200 performance and concert opportunities, many instrumental and vocal ensembles, and student solo and studio recital series. More=>

Patron COVID-19 Safety Policy

November 10, 2021

Attendees at Music & Dance Department events should be prepared to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, a valid UCard, or proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test.

Piano Student Jess Larsen Releases Bach CD

October 19, 2021

Jess Larsen, a junior Piano Performance major, has recorded a new CD comprised of the complete first book of J.S. Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier.

Felipe Salles Receives Creative Residency Grant from Jazz Road

October 13, 2021

Felipe Salles, jazz studies professor, has been awarded a Creative Residency grant by Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, a non-profit arts organization based in Atlanta.

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Events

Dec

Trombone Choir & Brass Choir

Bezanson Recital Hall, FREE
7:30 pm

Dec

Woodwind & Brass Chamber Ensembles

Bezanson Recital Hall, FREE
3:00 pm

Dec

Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Bezanson Recital Hall
12:30 pm

Dec

Holiday Card to Amherst - Choral Concert

Tillis Performance Hall
6:00 pm

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Happy Fall!

Here's the pdf version of 2021 Fanfare magazine!

Fall 2021 COVID Policy for Attending Events

See our full Fall Event Calendar

For High School & Prospective UMass students:
Dance Program Open House, Wed. Dec. 1
CLARIconNEcT, Clarinet Day, Sun. Feb. 13

Videos for Prospective students:
Jazz Studies String Studies Honor Band for All

Website Videos YouTube channel

Community letter from Chair Macchia

Apply & Audition: Music or Dance

Interested in joining the Music or Dance program? Find out more about our degree offerings and audition process.

Dance at UMass

We seek to prepare students in both the technical & theoretical aspects of dance. The Dance Program offers BFA & BA degree tracks, and places equal emphasis on the idioms of ballet, modern dance, and jazz. More =>

Music at UMass

The Music Program provides over 200 performance and concert opportunities, many instrumental and vocal ensembles, and student solo and studio recital series. More=>

Patron COVID-19 Safety Policy

Piano Student Jess Larsen Releases Bach CD

Felipe Salles Receives Creative Residency Grant from Jazz Road

Trombone Choir & Brass Choir

Woodwind & Brass Chamber Ensembles

Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Holiday Card to Amherst - Choral Concert

Apply & Audition: Music or Dance Interested in joining the Music or Dance program? Find out more about our degree offerings and audition process.

Dance at UMass We seek to prepare students in both the technical & theoretical aspects of dance. The Dance Program offers BFA & BA degree tracks, and places equal emphasis on the idioms of ballet, modern dance, and jazz. More =>

Music at UMass The Music Program provides over 200 performance and concert opportunities, many instrumental and vocal ensembles, and student solo and studio recital series. More=>

Patron COVID-19 Safety Policy

Piano Student Jess Larsen Releases Bach CD

Felipe Salles Receives Creative Residency Grant from Jazz Road

Trombone Choir & Brass Choir

Woodwind & Brass Chamber Ensembles

Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Holiday Card to Amherst - Choral Concert

Apply & Audition: Music or Dance

Interested in joining the Music or Dance program? Find out more about our degree offerings and audition process.

Dance at UMass

We seek to prepare students in both the technical & theoretical aspects of dance. The Dance Program offers BFA & BA degree tracks, and places equal emphasis on the idioms of ballet, modern dance, and jazz. More =>

Music at UMass

The Music Program provides over 200 performance and concert opportunities, many instrumental and vocal ensembles, and student solo and studio recital series. More=>