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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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Washington City Paper

How A Concert Film Brought A Postponed Performance To Life In A Whole New Way

March 23, 2020 School of Music

The 21st Century Consort's H2O program was salvaged with a magical concert filmed at the Hirshhorn.
The Kojo Nnamdi Show

Arts Organizations Step Up To Help Kids Make Music

March 16, 2020 School of Music

Coordinator of Music Education Kenneth Elpus joined The Kojo Nnamdi Show to share research highlights.

Update on Public Performances at The Clarice

March 11, 2020 School of Music

School of Music event cancellations from March 11 through April 12.

Inspired Composition

February 10, 2020 School of Music

Christen Holmes ’22 gives the inside scoop on being a composition major and a Robert H. Smith Music Scholarship recipient.
Maryland Today

Alum Has Grammys on a String

February 04, 2020 School of Music

Boundary-breaking violist performs behind Lizzo.
Broadway World

Annapolis Opera Has Named Craig Kier as the New Artistic and Music Director

January 09, 2020 School of Music

Kier will continue to serve as the director of the Maryland Opera Studio alongside his new role.

The Road to Steinway

December 20, 2019 School of Music

Piano alumnus Matthew Bachman turns businessman.
Maryland Today

Getting a Handle on Handel

December 06, 2019 School of Music

5 facts about ‘Messiah’ before Sunday concert.

UMD Chamber Singers: Stravinsky's Les Noces

November 07, 2019 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

The UMD Chamber Singers performs music by Stravinsky

Song of Celebration

November 06, 2019 School of Music

The UMD Chamber Singers mark 20 years with a unique collaboration between students and alumni.