Imagine visiting the hometown of a favorite composer and experiencing first-hand the artwork, environment and architecture that inspired their music, all the while shedding light on how to genuinely express that composer’s ideals in a captivating performance. Imagine listening to the musical stylings of instruments not found in the Western world and witnessing how important music truly is in every society. 

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Academic Advice

• Students have the ability to study Western classical music or Western dance from a different perspective as well as other forms of music and dance.
• Music Majors may sometimes take a larger variety of courses abroad, such as music business, music technology, or area specific world music courses.
• The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
• Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad
• Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement
• HTM 495 cannot be taken abroad
• Students should be working with their faculty mentor to plan and make appropriate course selections for study abroad.

• To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page. 

  Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.

Dr. Beth Gibbs

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1601 Performing Arts Center