| The mission of the VMC is to provide a center for in-depth and comparative research, study, teaching and advocacy on behalf of the world's vernacular musics—their construction, history and role in defining cultural life in human communities—in all cultures and historical periods. |
Mission |
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| We offer courses, workshops, concerts, and other sponsorship, and serve as liaison between the School of Music and a range of outside entities. |
Activities |
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| A message from Dr Christopher Smith, director of the VMC |
Greetings |
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| A video message from current VMC MUBA students |
Greetings |
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| The VMC offers diverse courses in the world's musics. |
Courses |
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| The VMC sponsors the Bachelor of Arts in Traditional Music: a 4-year undergraduate degree in traditional and vernacular musics. |
MUBA |
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| The VMC Scholarship in Traditional Music |
Scholarship |
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| The Celtic Christmas, the Spring Dance Fest, and more |
Annual Events |
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| The VMC partners throughout the community, region, and continent. |
Partners |
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| The VMC co-sponsors public radio and educational broadcasting. |
Public Radio |
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| Images from the VMC. |
Gallery |
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| The VMC on video |
Video |
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| Friends of the VMC |
Links |
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| Get in touch with the VMC | Contact | |
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Dr Christopher J. Smith (Director) - School of Music
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