As a leading institution for the performing arts, the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance strives to develop new avenues of study and to expand the horizons of artistic expression and development. In this spirit, the Academy has established a new curriculum that encompasses the multidisciplinary artistic trends emerging worldwide, focusing specifically on the phenomena of the "composer-performer" and the "performer-composer." This field integrates music with other art forms while utilizing modern technologies and computer applications. In Israel, and in Jerusalem in particular, there is a distinct awareness of cultural fusion and the encounter between East and West. The Academy is uniquely positioned to lead this dynamic and innovative method of study.