Faculty:
Swapan Chaudhuri Chair of World Music – N. Indian, tabla
Randy Gloss Percussion/World Percussion
Andrew Grueschow African Music and Dance
Aashish Khan N. Indian, sarode, sitar, vocal music
Alfred Ladzekpo African Music and Dance
Beatrice K. Lawluvi African Music and Dance
Djoko Walujo Javanese Music and Dance
I Nyoman Wenten Nicholas England Chair – Balinese Music and Dance
Nanik Wenten Balinese and Javanese Dance

Extending the global reach of the School of Music and all of its programs, the World Music Performance Program allows students to study and learn the music and dance practices of different world cultures–as well as alternate ways of learning music. The program encompasses formal studies in African music and dance, Balinese and Javanese music and dance, and North Indian music. Since the majority of the faculty members in this program are master musicians from Africa, Indonesia and India, students have the opportunity to receive cultural, language and social insights in addition to superb musical training. Instruction is delivered primarily in the oral tradition, and covers individual instruments and ensemble situations. Students and faculty frequently play side by side, rehearsing and performing together at venues both on and off campus.

Studies in the main areas of concentration are augmented by work in other areas such as Persian and Latin percussion and Balkan music. The program also features special performances and workshops with visiting artists from many parts of the world, including Latin America, Africa, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Tibet, Tuva and the Far East.

At the MFA level, the World Music Performance Program offers three areas of specialization:

World Music Performance Specialization in AFRICAN MUSIC AND DANCE (MFA)

World Music Performance Specialization in BALINESE AND JAVANESE MUSIC AND DANCE (MFA)

World Music Performance Specialization in NORTH INDIAN MUSIC (MFA)