Music and Dance | UMass Amherst

Music, Community Engagement, & Social Action

Join us on Wednesdays in February/March at 7pm for explorations in the ways that musicians and music educators are effecting social change in their communities. Details =>

Music, Community Engagement, & Social Action

Join us on Wednesdays in February/March at 7pm for explorations in the ways that musicians and music educators are effecting social change in their communities. Details =>
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.
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=>
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 =>
UMass Young Artist Awards

An online competition open to Mass. high school musicians, with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards up to $1,000 in Voice, Winds/Brass/Percussion, Strings & Piano, plus Honorable Mention awards & faculty feedback. Learn more =>

UMass Young Artist Awards

An online competition open to Mass. high school musicians, with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards up to $1,000 in Voice, Winds/Brass/Percussion, Strings & Piano, plus Honorable Mention awards & faculty feedback. Learn more =>

Spring 2021 Info for Music & Dance Students

March 05, 2021

On Monday, Feb. 22, the campus returned to the elevated risk COVID-19 operational posture, with some in-person activities resuming.

UMass Music Program Announces New Young Artist Competition

March 04, 2021

The Department of Music & Dance has created a new online music competition, UMass Young Artist Awards, open to high school students who are residents of, or attend school in Massachusetts.

UMass Faculty Cellist Edward Arron & Pianist Jeewon Park Release New CD

March 03, 2021

In January 2021, UMass faculty cellist Edward Arron and pianist Jeewon Park released a recording of Beethoven’s Complete Works for Cello and Piano on the Aeolian Classics label.

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Events

Mar

Werk Related: Guest Lecture on Chicago Footwork Dance & Music

Online via Zoom
5:30 pm

Mar

06-07

Massachusetts Flute Festival: Collective Wisdom

Online via Zoom
11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Mar

09-12

Dance Science Symposium 2021

Online via Zoom
6:00 pm

Mar

Music, Community Engagement & Social Action: Neighborhood Strings

Online via Zoom & YouTube Live
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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For comprehensive resources and updates regarding the University's response to COVID-19, please visit the UMass Amherst Coronavirus website.

Have a great Spring semester!

Spring COVID info for Music & Dance students
Building/Room info/reservations for Music students

Music, Community Engagement & Social Action Talks, Wednesdays at 7pm on Zoom & YouTube Live

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

Website Videos YouTube channel

NEW: UMass Young Artist Awards

Community letter from Chair Macchia

Music, Community Engagement, & Social Action

Join us on Wednesdays in February/March at 7pm for explorations in the ways that musicians and music educators are effecting social change in their communities. Details =>

Apply & Audition: Music or Dance

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

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=>

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 =>

UMass Young Artist Awards

An online competition open to Mass. high school musicians, with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards up to $1,000 in Voice, Winds/Brass/Percussion, Strings & Piano, plus Honorable Mention awards & faculty feedback. Learn more =>

Spring 2021 Info for Music & Dance Students

UMass Music Program Announces New Young Artist Competition

UMass Faculty Cellist Edward Arron & Pianist Jeewon Park Release New CD

Werk Related: Guest Lecture on Chicago Footwork Dance & Music

Massachusetts Flute Festival: Collective Wisdom

Dance Science Symposium 2021

Music, Community Engagement & Social Action: Neighborhood Strings

Music, Community Engagement, & Social Action Join us on Wednesdays in February/March at 7pm for explorations in the ways that musicians and music educators are effecting social change in their communities. Details =>

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

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=>

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 =>

UMass Young Artist Awards An online competition open to Mass. high school musicians, with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards up to $1,000 in Voice, Winds/Brass/Percussion, Strings & Piano, plus Honorable Mention awards & faculty feedback. Learn more =>

Spring 2021 Info for Music & Dance Students

UMass Music Program Announces New Young Artist Competition

UMass Faculty Cellist Edward Arron & Pianist Jeewon Park Release New CD

Werk Related: Guest Lecture on Chicago Footwork Dance & Music

Massachusetts Flute Festival: Collective Wisdom

Dance Science Symposium 2021

Music, Community Engagement & Social Action: Neighborhood Strings

Music, Community Engagement, & Social Action

Join us on Wednesdays in February/March at 7pm for explorations in the ways that musicians and music educators are effecting social change in their communities. Details =>

Apply & Audition: Music or Dance

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

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=>

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 =>

UMass Young Artist Awards

An online competition open to Mass. high school musicians, with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards up to $1,000 in Voice, Winds/Brass/Percussion, Strings & Piano, plus Honorable Mention awards & faculty feedback. Learn more =>