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Unlocking Music’s Power to Transform Lives
At the Glasser Center, music becomes a catalyst for learning, creativity and impact across disciplines. Research has shown that involvement with music improves academic performance, social-emotional learning, memory, communication and more. We aim to unlock music’s potential to transform lives through rigorous education and academic excellence.
The Power of Music Course at UC Irvine
The Glasser Fellowship
Impact
Explore how the Glasser Center is advancing music education and awareness by empowering students, supporting research, and using music to inspire learning, connection, and positive change.
A Class That Struck a Chord
The inaugural Power of Music & Social Change course at UCI drew 140 students, exceeding expectations and sparking a classroom upgrade. Students explored how music fuels wellness, community and change, and many called it their favorite class.
Investing in Music-Driven Futures
This Fall, we welcome the third cohort of Glasser Music Scholars—10 inspiring UCI students using music to drive positive change through mentorship, collaboration and innovation. They join the growing community at the Glasser Center dedicated to making a lasting impact.
Visionaries on Music and Social Change
Renowned music executive, educator, and entrepreneur Dr. Mathew Knowles delivered a Distinguished Guest Lecture in our Power of Music & Social Change course, offering students, faculty and staff an inspiring masterclass on visionary leadership and the transformative power of music.
“Music challenges boundaries…it makes people feel free.”
Students in our Power of Music & Social Change course brought that spirit to life—creating original songs, videos, poems and artwork that celebrated music’s ability to inspire, unite and spark transformation. The creativity and passion they shared filled the classroom with energy and purpose.
A Class That Struck a Chord
The inaugural Power of Music & Social Change course at UCI drew 140 students, exceeding expectations and sparking a classroom upgrade. Students explored how music fuels wellness, community and change, and many called it their favorite class.
Investing in Music-Driven Futures
This Fall, we welcome the third cohort of Glasser Music Scholars—10 inspiring UCI students using music to drive positive change through mentorship, collaboration and innovation. They join the growing community at the Glasser Center dedicated to making a lasting impact.
Visionaries on Music and Social Change
Renowned music executive, educator, and entrepreneur Dr. Mathew Knowles delivered a Distinguished Guest Lecture in our Power of Music & Social Change course, offering students, faculty and staff an inspiring masterclass on visionary leadership and the transformative power of music.
“Music challenges boundaries…it makes people feel free.”
Students in our Power of Music & Social Change course brought that spirit to life—creating original songs, videos, poems and artwork that celebrated music’s ability to inspire, unite and spark transformation. The creativity and passion they shared filled the classroom with energy and purpose.