Courtney-Savali Andrews

Courtney-Savali Andrews is a faculty member at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, specializing in ethnomusicology and Africana studies. Her research focuses on Afro-Pacific identity, African diasporic musics, and cultural expression. She teaches courses such as Introduction to African American Music and AfroClassical Music Forum and Practicum.

Education:

• BA in Africana Studies, Oberlin College (2004)
• BM in Piano Performance, Oberlin Conservatory (2006)
• MM in Musical Direction, Arizona State University (2007)
• PhD in Musicology, New Zealand School of Music, Victoria University (2020)

Her research bridges ethnomusicology, cultural studies, and diaspora studies, emphasizing the intersection of music with identity, migration, and transnational communities. She has conducted Fulbright-funded research in New Zealand and previously taught at the University of Wellington and the National University of Samoa.

Awards:

• Fulbright Fellowship (2009–2012)

Teaching & Experience:

• Visiting Lecturer in Music and Samoan Studies, National University of Samoa
• Ethnomusicology Fellow, University of Wellington
• Teaching Artist and Collaborative Pianist, Seattle Opera

Her current role at Oberlin aligns with interdisciplinary studies in the College and Conservatory, focusing on African American and African diasporic musical traditions. She leads the AfroClassical Music Forum and Practicum, fostering collaborative musical practices rooted in Black diasporic heritage.