Article on Popular Music in Higher Education Published by CMS

“Popular Music in Higher Education: Finding the Balance,” an article by Harrison Endowed Chair in Piano, Director of Jazz Studies and Associate Professor of Jazz Piano Robert Larson ’08, D.M.A., was published by the College Music Society (CMS). The article explores the incorporation of popular music within the higher education community as it continues to generate interest and conversation. Its adoption represents a significant change in mission and identity for many educational institutions of all levels. It challenges faculty, administrators, music educators and other professionals at all levels to be aware of the shift taking place.