The MA in Chinese Music and Culture is a unique opportunity for music scholars seeking to develop a balance between music practice and academic research. A range of interdisciplinary course offerings will deepen students’ understanding of Chinese musical tradition and cultivate their musical skills, while also providing a solid foundation in Chinese Classical and contemporary language, history, and culture.Students who complete the program will be prepared to embark on careers in various fields of China studies such as musical performance, education and academic research, and musical and media industries.
Jindong Cai, chair 蔡金冬，主任
“We created this program to be able to offer graduate level academic training to musicians of all kinds with an interest in Chinese culture. As we all know, Chinese culture is thousands of years old, yet there is limited access to pursue Chinese music studies in the West. We need to foster a new generation of scholars, performers, and cultural advocates with the knowledge and skills to advance research and promote a deeper appreciation for both traditional and contemporary Chinese music in today's society.”
“我们开设这个项目，是为了能够为所有对中国文化感兴趣的音乐家提供研究生层次的学术培训。众所周知，中国文化有着数千年的历史，但在西方能够系统学习中国音乐的机会却十分有限。我们需要培养新一代的学者、演奏家和文化推广者，使他们具备推动研究、并在当今社会促进人们对中国传统与当代音乐更深入理解与欣赏的知识和能力。”
“我们开设这个项目，是为了能够为所有对中国文化感兴趣的音乐家提供研究生层次的学术培训。众所周知，中国文化有着数千年的历史，但在西方能够系统学习中国音乐的机会却十分有限。我们需要培养新一代的学者、演奏家和文化推广者，使他们具备推动研究、并在当今社会促进人们对中国传统与当代音乐更深入理解与欣赏的知识和能力。”