Professor Ingrid T. Monson, formerly associate professor of music at Washington University, was named Quincy Jones Professor of African American Music at Harvard University. Her appointment begins on July 1st.
The position is a tenured chair.
Professor Monson said she opted for the Harvard position despite Columbia University's efforts to recruit her.
"It was a tough choice," Monson said. "But in the end the particular opportunity join the two fields of African-American studies and music swayed my decision."
Monson previously served as a Harvard visiting professor last spring term--her familiarity with the campus played a key role in her decision to come to Cambridge.
Her expertise and experience make Monson a welcome addition, members of the music department say.
"Her extraordinary record and credentials are without any question, outstanding. Everyone in the department is thrilled," Robinson Professor of the Humanities Robert D. Levin said.
"It is an extraordinary opportunity to broaden the partnership the music department has with Afro-Am," added Levin, who is also the head tutor of the music department.
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