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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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Ten Can’t-Miss Features at NextNOW Fest 2021

September 13, 2021 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, English, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, Art, School of Music

Annual UMD arts extravaganza returns with immersive projections, art-making workshops and outdoor music pop-ups.

Patrick Warfield Appointed Associate Dean for Arts and Programming

September 13, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

Professor of musicology will direct campuswide Arts for All initiative and support programming in the College of Arts and Humanities.

Broadening the Arts Umbrella

September 08, 2021 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, English, Art, Art History and Archaeology, University of Maryland Art Gallery, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

New initiative expands offerings; unites arts, STEM and social justice.

Experience the Arts Together at The Clarice

August 09, 2021 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The performing arts at Maryland announce their Fall 2021 season.

‘It’s a Very Liberating Feeling’

June 16, 2021 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, School of Music

National Orchestral Institute + Festival returns to in-person performance.

Music Education Ph.D. Wins Outstanding Dissertation Award

June 09, 2021 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Adam Grisé’s dissertation focused on access, representation and equity in music educational settings.

Congratulations Spring 2021 Graduates!

May 20, 2021 School of Music

An online celebration featuring remarks from our director and a personal message to each graduate.

A Path to the Performing Arts

May 19, 2021 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Senior music major Jillian Tate ’21 reflects on her years at Maryland developing skills as both a performer and a leader.

An Afternoon Zoom With Yo-Yo Ma

May 18, 2021 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Music student reflects on masterclass with the international cello virtuoso.

2021–22 New Faculty Appointments

May 04, 2021 School of Music

The UMD School of Music welcomes percussionist Ji Su Jung and tubist Willie Clark.