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UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
World Music Summer Institute

June 22 - June 28, 2008

World Music Overview

UCLA's renowned Department of Ethnomusicology once again hosts the World Music Summer Institute! Immerse yourself in one of four musical performance traditions: Music of African Americans, Music of Korea, Music of Mexico, or Music of Brazil.

In one week, students gain tremendous knowledge and exposure to the repertoire and musical style of one of these cultural groups. They learn to perform music through study with a master artist, and are taught about the history, culture, and music theory of that tradition. Outside of class, young musicians attend field trips to selected venues across Los Angeles, and take advantage of the opportunity to experience some of L.A.'s finest musical cultures firsthand.

The World Music Summer Institute culminates with a final performance in UCLA's Schoenberg Hall Auditorium on Saturday. Friends and family are invited to attend this lively performance! All participants earn two (2) units of University of California academic credit.

Click the following links for additional information about fees, housing, and scholarships.

News! 2007 WMSI alumna Felisa McQuiage recently sang in the 2008 BET Celebration of Gospel with John Legend, Shirley Caesar, Bobby Jones, Patti Labelle, Marvin Sapp, BeBe Winans, and Fred Hammond!