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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, 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 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 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

February 18, 2025

Maryland Opera Studio Reimagines Fairy Tale in its Operatic Show ‘The Fishwife’

The Maryland Opera Studio debuted its production of "The Fishwife" with nothing but a fishing rod, a bucket and the cast’s whistles mimicking the sounds of the ocean.
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.

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Maryland Opera Studio Reimagines Fairy Tale in its Operatic Show ‘The Fishwife’

February 18, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, Maryland Opera Studio, School of Music

The Maryland Opera Studio debuted its production of "The Fishwife" with nothing but a fishing rod, a bucket and the cast’s whistles mimicking the sounds of the ocean.
Maryland Today

A ‘Mind-Blowing’ Premiere, 130 Years Later

February 07, 2025 School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Clarice Presents and the School of Music, together with OperaCréole and Opera Lafayette, debut Edmond Dédé's "Morgiane," the oldest existing opera by a Black composer.
The Baltimore Sun

After 138 Years, Black American Opera Composer Edmond Dédé‘s Masterpiece Makes its Debut

January 31, 2025 School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Read the article in the Baltimore Sun.

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

December 23, 2024 School of Music

The renowned lyric baritone is remembered for his compassion and storytelling

The New York Times

Here Comes the Bride (Just Not to That Song)

December 20, 2024 School of Music

Craig Kier, director of Arts for All, talks to The New York Times about Wagner's "Bridal Chorus."
Arts for All

Fall 2024 ArtsAMP Student Grants Announced

December 11, 2024 Art, College of Arts and Humanities, English, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Arts for All announces the recipients of the Fall 2024 ArtsAMP Student Grants.
Baltimore Sun

BSO, UMD Help Afghan Refugees Reclaim Their Voices with Music: ‘It is Cathartic’

December 04, 2024 School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The program is co-organized by Sound Impact, The Clarice, UMD School of Music and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

New UMD Woodwind-Making Course Combines Music, Engineering Skills

October 31, 2024 School of Music

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.

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

October 28, 2024 School of Music

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

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

October 21, 2024 School of Music

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