Offered as an elective open to all students and majors. Traditional Japanese instruments shakuhachi, koto, biwa and shamisen as well as traditional Japanese composition are offered. Students have the opportunity to study with top professionals in Japan on each instrument.

  Designed with a performance based curriculum open to all students and majors. Professional debuts are offered to high level students at one of Tokyo's most well known Jazz clubs.

  The Institute of Ethnomusicology offers students the rare opportunity to study traditional Indonesian music. Performances with Indonesian Gamelan and dance are held throughout the year.