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College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

Jared R. Rawlings Named Director of UMD’s School of Music

An esteemed music educator and scholar, Rawlings brings a visionary approach to leadership, learning and equity.

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December 23, 2024 School of Music

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

The renowned lyric baritone is remembered for his compassion and storytelling

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.

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

June 25, 2024 School of Music, Brass, College of Arts and Humanities

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.

Inaugural Arts for All Fellows To Work Across Art, Tech, Science and Social Justice

June 13, 2024 Art, English, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The 10 faculty and 5 students come from units across campus and will work on projects that engage the public.

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

June 04, 2024 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Anthony D. Anderson was fired from Chipotle seven years ago. Today he's the future of opera.

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

May 28, 2024 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Distinguished University Professor Chris Gekker has played the trumpet—and taps—for decades. But it carries special resonance on Memorial Day.

Outstanding ARHU Graduate Students Honored at Awards Reception

May 15, 2024 American Studies, Art History and Archaeology, Communication, English, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, School of Music

Congratulations to the 2024 graduate student awardees.

Trombonist Myles Blakemore to Join UMD School of Music

April 29, 2024 School of Music, Brass

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

Live from New York—and College Park

April 29, 2024 School of Music, Piano, College of Arts and Humanities

Guests at UMD see high-tech piano play music students’ performance 200+ miles away
Maryland Today

Student Works Awarded in Expanded Sadat Arts for Justice and Peace Program

April 24, 2024 Art, English, School of Music

Music, poetry added to competition; entries centered on freedom of speech.
Maryland Today

Low-Cost Lessons Raise Musical Bar for Local Teens

April 15, 2024 School of Music

Terrapin Community Music School matches grad students with youths to expand access.

UMD Debuts an Opera on the Legacy of Mexican President Santa Anna

March 01, 2024 School of Music

The Maryland Opera Studio premieres a new work tackling the contentious historical figure Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna.