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Dominic Cossa, Emeritus Professor of Voice and Opera, Dies at 89

The renowned lyric baritone is remembered for his compassion and storytelling

Featured News

October 31, 2024 School of Music

New UMD Woodwind-Making Course Combines Music, Engineering Skills

Professor of Clarinet Robert Dilutis partners with A. James Clark School of Engineering's Ted Baker for a course where students use technology to create instruments.
October 16, 2024 School of Music

Associate Professor of Voice John Holiday on NPR's Tiny Desk

Holiday, described by the LA Times as “one of the finest countertenors of his generation,” has found success as a multi-genre artist.
June 25, 2024 School of Music, Brass, College of Arts and Humanities

Assistant Professor of Trombone Myles Blakemore on NPR's 'It's Been a Minute'

Blakemore joined the program's host Brittany Luse for a discussion on Black Music Month and how classical music has influenced some of their favorite artists.
June 04, 2024 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Seven Years Ago, He Was Working at Chipotle. He Just Sang Opera On the National Mall.

Anthony D. Anderson was fired from Chipotle seven years ago. Today he's the future of opera.
May 28, 2024 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

On Memorial Day, A Moving Rendition of Taps in D.C.

Distinguished University Professor Chris Gekker has played the trumpet—and taps—for decades. But it carries special resonance on Memorial Day.
April 29, 2024 School of Music, Piano, College of Arts and Humanities

Live from New York—and College Park

Guests at UMD see high-tech piano play music students’ performance 200+ miles away
April 29, 2024 School of Music, Brass

Trombonist Myles Blakemore to Join UMD School of Music

Blakemore, a trombonist in the U.S. Navy Band, will lead the trombone studio at UMD.

April 15, 2024 School of Music

Low-Cost Lessons Raise Musical Bar for Local Teens

Terrapin Community Music School matches grad students with youths to expand access.
February 06, 2024 School of Music, Jazz Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Acting Director of Jazz Studies Mark Williams Featured on Count Basie Orchestra’s 2024 Grammy Award-Winning Album

The orchestra, which includes WIlliams as one of its resident trombonists, won Best Large Jazz Ensemble for “Basie Swings The Blues.”

Music In The News

October 31, 2024

New UMD Woodwind-Making Course Combines Music, Engineering Skills

Professor of Clarinet Robert Dilutis partners with A. James Clark School of Engineering's Ted Baker for a course where students use technology to create instruments.
October 28, 2024

University Symphony Orchestra Performs 'Afro-American' in Season Opener

University Symphony Orchestra performs William Grant Still’s Symphony No. 1, “Afro-American," during its season opening concert.

October 21, 2024

Maryland Music School Aims to Give Students a ‘Well-Rounded Experience’

Students ranging in age from pre-K to high school learn music from graduate students at the Terrapin Community Music School.

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David Neely Appointed to Solti Foundation Artistic and Awards Committee

November 10, 2023 School of Music

Neely will help identify young conductors to receive career assistance and support.
Maryland Today

‘We Build Beauty in the Midst of Sadness’

November 08, 2023 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Concert features musicians on campus and overseas to connect, reflect amid war.
The Diamondback

UMD Concert Promotes Hope, Unity After Surge of Violence in Israel and Palestine

November 07, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The Diamondback features "Music and Community In Response to War."

Brass Lovers Revel in Renowned Tuba Soloist's Performance at The Clarice

October 31, 2023 School of Music

Celebrated tubist Øystein Baadsvik brought unparalleled talent and wit to the stage of Gildenhorn Recital Hall

Wind (Instruments) of Change

October 27, 2023 School of Music

New Oboe Professor Emily Tsai Brings Accessible Approach to Classical Music

Breaking the M.O.L.D. Launches Second Cohort for Leaders of Color and Women in Higher Ed

September 22, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, English, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, History, Douglass Center

The Mellon Foundation-funded initiative prepares underrepresented arts and humanities faculty at three Maryland universities for leadership roles.

A Smithsonian Instrumental

September 18, 2023 School of Music, Strings, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Lecturer Kenneth Slowik oversees instruments collection at National Museum of American History.

Celebrated Trombonist Mark “Notesmith” Williams joins UMD School of Music as Acting Director of Jazz Studies

September 05, 2023 School of Music, Jazz Studies

Williams brings his unique flare as a musician, producer and educator to the school beginning this fall.
Maryland Today

10 Creative Ways to Celebrate NextNOW Fest’s First Decade

September 05, 2023 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Terps-centric arts extravaganza to feature nearly 60 exhibitions, performances, activities.
Maryland Today

‘Never Thought That Hip-Hop Would Take It This Far’

September 05, 2023 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

As genre turns 50, ARHU Dean, ethnomusicologist lists 12 songs that mirrored American history.