International Institute of Music Science & Arts (IIMSA)
International Institute of Music Science & Arts (IIMSA) The International Institute of Music Science & Arts (IIMSA) is an independent international academic platform dedicated to advancing research, dialogue, and collaboration across the fields of music science and cultural arts. Founded on the principle of equal emphasis on music science and cultural arts, IIMSA seeks to bridge rigorous scientific inquiry with profound artistic traditions. The Institute brings together scholars, composers, technologists, and researchers from diverse disciplines to explore the evolving relationship between music, cognition, technology, and society. IIMSA is committed to: • Promoting high-level research in musicology, music theory, and music cognition • Encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration between music, science, and technology • Preserving and revitalizing cultural and artistic heritage • Supporting a global academic community grounded in both scholarship and artistic depth Through its fellowship program, research initiatives, and international academic activities, IIMSA aims to contribute to the long-term development of music scholarship in a rapidly changing world.
News
IIMSA Global Awards System Officially Established International Institute of Music Science and Arts (IIMSA)
In Memoriam Honorary Fellowship Announcement A Tribute to Three Visionary Masters of Global Music
William Cheng，Chair and Professor of Music at Dartmouth College Elected as Distinguished Fellow
He has served as Professor at Wesleyan University and has played a central role in shaping contemporary ethnomusicological scholarship. His work has expanded perspectives on musical diversity and the global circulation of music.
Professor Yang Xuanhua has long been engaged in teaching and research in film art and audiovisual studies. His work focuses on film theory, audiovisual aesthetics, and interdisciplinary approaches to image and sound, contributing significantly to the development of contemporary film studies.
Professor Berger is a globally recognized composer, scholar, and leading figure in the field of music technology and interdisciplinary sound research. His work spans computer music, music cognition, neuroscience, and human–computer interaction, making significant contributions to both artistic practice and scientific understanding of music.
Events
Place: The International Institute of Music Science & Arts (IIMSA) is pleased to announce its role as a co-organizer of the IIFSA International AI Short Film Competition, jointly advancing interdisciplinary innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cinematic arts.
Date: 2026-04-01
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