Music
Collaborative, cross-disciplinary, connected to the world
The Department of Music at CAMD inspires creative growth through intellectual discovery and innovation, transdisciplinary education and collaboration, and academic and experiential learning programs that prepare students for the music profession—and the world—that they will encounter after graduation.
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Music at CAMD offers a cross-disciplinary approach to the study and practice of music, underscored by experiential learning, cutting-edge technology and a wide-angle focus on every aspect of music’s cultural meaning and social impact across the globe.
Hilary Poriss
Professor and Chair, Department of Music
Course Spotlight
MUSC 2320: 40,000 Years of Music Technology
This course surveys the relationship between music and technology from the Paleolithic Age to the present day. In this class, students examine the origins and impact of diverse musical instruments with attention to connections between musical and technological developments and the enduring need for music.
In the News
Music can improve focus for people with ADHD
New research from Northeastern music professor Psyche Loui and Brain.fm pinpoints the musical characteristics that can help concentration, especially for individuals who might benefit most.
January 14, 2026
Carnival traditions ‘remix race’ in post-apartheid South Africa
A new book from Francesca Inglese centers the participants within Kaapse Klopse, a South African carnival tradition bringing together diverse peoples, despite a complex relationship to race.
January 23, 2026
Professor Craig Robertson Publishes Book about Rocker Chris Knox
Craig Robertson, Professor of Communication Studies, publishes his book on indie rocker Chris Knox with Auckland University Press.
October 29, 2025
CAMD listed in Billboard's 2025 Top Music Business Schools
Highlighting the colleges and universities providing the next generation of executives — and artists — with the skills to achieve music industry success.
October 27, 2025
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