Dr. Gabriel Solis

Professor

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Biography

Gabriel Solis is a Professor of Ethnomusicology and the Divisional Dean of Arts at the University of Washington. With extensive expertise in music history, his research delves into themes of music, memory, and racialization, particularly in the 20th and 21st centuries. Solis joined the University of Washington in 2022 after a distinguished 20-year tenure at the University of Illinois, where he held multiple affiliate appointments in African American Studies, American Indian Studies, and Anthropology. As part of the College of Arts and Sciences' executive leadership team, he is dedicated to promoting equity, justice, and inclusion within the institution. His scholarly work encompasses jazz, popular music, and contemporary Indigenous music from Australia and Melanesia. Throughout his career, Solis has received funding support from prominent organizations including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Mellon Foundation. He is committed to enhancing research capacity in the arts and fostering collaborative practices within higher education.

Research Interests

Courses

MUSIC 504 Ethnographic Research

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.