Advanced study of jazz non-functional and chromatic harmony and beyond through harmonization and re-harmonization exercises; development of non-functional and chromatic harmonic vocabulary; analysis of complex chord progressions based upon post-1960 harmonic techniques; the study of non- functional, modal, and chromatic harmonies and their relationship to jazz improvisation; arranging and composition; and the study and Analysis of 20th century classical and jazz repertoire.

In this course we will explore the art and science of voice production and vocal instruction. The human anatomy and physiology as it relates to singing will be addressed. Other topics will include: Posture, Breath Management, Phonation, Registers, Voice Classification, Resonance and Projection, Vocal Health and Disorders and other related topics. Open to voice majors with a minimum of four semesters of voice study at the University or by consent of the instructor.

The American Physical Society describes soft matter as "one of the fastest growing areas of physics research, uniting a broad class of physical states ranging from colloids and micelles to biological and granular matter that are easily deformed by external stresses. The common feature of these materials is that the predominant physical behaviors occur at energy scales comparable with thermal energy.

This seminar is a welcoming, community-based course designed for all students beginning their UMass Amherst journey in the spring semester. Whether you are returning from your first semester abroad, at the Mt. Ida campus, starting your first semester of college, or transferring from another institution, this course provides an engaging space to connect, reflect, and thrive as you transition to life at UMass Amherst. Together, we will explore campus resources, academic strategies, and wellness practices while building meaningful connections with peers and campus partners.

This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to leadership by focusing on what it means to be a good leader. Emphasis in the course is on the practice of leadership. The course will examine topics such as: understanding leadership; recognizing leadership traits; engaging people?s strengths; understanding philosophy and styles; attending to tasks and relationships; developing leadership skills; establishing a constructive climate; listening to out?group members; educating peers; handling conflict; addressing and overcoming obstacles.

This course explores the complex etiology of addiction through an ecosystems lens, emphasizing the interplay of biological, psychological, social, and structural factors. Students will critically examine addiction within contexts of power, oppression, and systemic inequality, focusing on how race, class, gender, and other social determinants shape addictive behaviors and recovery pathways. The course integrates foundational theories with anti-oppressive frameworks to address assessment and evidence-based treatment approaches.