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.
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 =>
Juilliard Awards Kovner Fellowship to UMass Student Natalie Lewis

Natalie Lewis, a graduating voice performance major, was awarded the prestigious Kovner Fellowship, covering all expenses, for graduate study at The Juilliard School.

Juilliard Awards Kovner Fellowship to UMass Student Natalie Lewis

Natalie Lewis, a graduating voice performance major, was awarded the prestigious Kovner Fellowship, covering all expenses, for graduate study at The Juilliard School.

New Policies for Attending Our Events

October 14, 2021

Effective Oct. 1, attendees at Department events will need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, a valid UCard, or proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test.

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.

Elizabeth Chang Named New Artistic Director of Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival

October 05, 2021

UMass Professor of Violin Elizabeth Chang has been chosen as Artistic Director of Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival by the festival’s board of directors.

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Events

Oct

20-01

Dance Program Virtual Open House, Fall '21

Online via Zoom
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

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Happy Fall!

Oct 2021 New Policies for Attending Events

Don't Miss it: Multiband Pops is Fri, Nov. 5!

See our full Fall Event Calendar

For High School & Prospective UMass students:
Voice Area Open House, Oct. 16
Percussion Day, Oct. 17
Dance Program Open House, Oct. 20/Dec. 1

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.

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 =>

Juilliard Awards Kovner Fellowship to UMass Student Natalie Lewis

Natalie Lewis, a graduating voice performance major, was awarded the prestigious Kovner Fellowship, covering all expenses, for graduate study at The Juilliard School.

New Policies for Attending Our Events

Felipe Salles Receives Creative Residency Grant from Jazz Road

Elizabeth Chang Named New Artistic Director of Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival

2021 Voice Area Open House & Mock Auditions

Percussion Day 2021 at UMass Amherst

Jazz Ensemble I & Chapel Jazz

Dance Program Virtual Open House, Fall '21

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 =>

Juilliard Awards Kovner Fellowship to UMass Student Natalie Lewis Natalie Lewis, a graduating voice performance major, was awarded the prestigious Kovner Fellowship, covering all expenses, for graduate study at The Juilliard School.

New Policies for Attending Our Events

Felipe Salles Receives Creative Residency Grant from Jazz Road

Elizabeth Chang Named New Artistic Director of Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival

2021 Voice Area Open House & Mock Auditions

Percussion Day 2021 at UMass Amherst

Jazz Ensemble I & Chapel Jazz

Dance Program Virtual Open House, Fall '21

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 =>

Juilliard Awards Kovner Fellowship to UMass Student Natalie Lewis

Natalie Lewis, a graduating voice performance major, was awarded the prestigious Kovner Fellowship, covering all expenses, for graduate study at The Juilliard School.