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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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Ceylon Mitchell, flute & Corey Sittinger, marimba

May 12, 2020 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

School of Music graduate students Ceylon Mitchell, flute and Corey Sittinger, marimba perform Kembang Suling.
The New York Times

The 1918 Pandemic’s Impact on Music? Surprisingly Little

May 06, 2020 School of Music

William Robin, assistant professor of musicology, has his article published in The New York Times.
Washington Post

Shut Out Of Their Practice Rooms, U-Md. Pianists Get A Special Delivery

April 30, 2020 School of Music

The School of Music in the Washington Post.

Steinway Delivers Pianos To UMD Students For Free During Coronavirus Lockdown

April 27, 2020 School of Music

The piano company decided to help the College Park campus after its music faculty reached out to an alum for help.

Astrid Jensen ’20 Finds Parallels In Violin, Coding

April 24, 2020 School of Music

The music and comp sci double major said Maryland has offered her the opportunity to immerse in two distinct creative fields.

Conferences Canceled, Musicologists Turn To Zoom

April 23, 2020 School of Music

William Robin, assistant professor of musicology, co-founds new colloquium.

Special Delivery: Pianos To Students' Homes

April 16, 2020 School of Music

School of Music, Steinway harmonize to help 7 performers keep practicing.

Maryland Opera Singers Perform in Parks

April 15, 2020 School of Music

School of Music students featured on NBC4.

In ARHU, We Keep Creating

April 06, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

ARHU launches Keep Creating, a virtual space for UMD artists and humanists to share their works.

Cancellation Of Spring Public Performances At The Clarice

March 25, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, School of Music

COVID-19 Update