Public space innovation in Amherst, Virginia

The Sweet Briar Music Program, located in Amherst, Virginia, United States, offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary education in the performing arts. Led by Dr. Joshua Harris, the program provides students with opportunities to explore various aspects of music, from traditional Arab music to West African drumming and dance. The program offers three tracks in dance, music, and theatre, along with minors in dance, music, musical theatre, and theatre. Students at Sweet Briar have access to state-of-the-art studios and performance spaces, where they can collaborate with faculty and guest artists from around the world. The program also offers workshops, field trips, and performances that allow students to engage with music in a global context.