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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 Today

Four Strings Around the [Virtual] World

July 09, 2019 School of Music

Immersive digital settings form backdrop for violin professor's performances.

2019–20 Season at The Clarice Announced

July 02, 2019 School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Performances explore themes around gender, diversity and politics.

Music Lecturer Honored with Provost’s Teaching Award

June 03, 2019 School of Music

Martha Randall recognized for excellence in the classroom with university-wide teaching award.
Terp Magazine

An Orchestral Aloha

May 14, 2019 School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Youth musicians travel to hawaii to fill education gap.

Today Show

May 13, 2019 School of Music

Two of our graduate students were featured on the Today Show for sharing their musical talents with seniors. Watch the segment!

Lifting Her Voice

May 09, 2019 School of Music

Voice major Adia Evans ’19 sings her way to Carnegie Hall and beyond with the UMD Concert Choir.

Ethnomusicology Student Awarded Fellowship to Study in Japan

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

William Donnie Scally, Ph.D. candidate in ethnomusicology, was awarded a fellowship by The Japan Foundation for dissertation research in Toyama City, Japan.

David Neely Appointed Director of Orchestral Activities

May 03, 2019 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Internationally esteemed conductor and teacher David Neely will now lead Maryland’s symphony orchestra.
DC Metro - Theater Arts

When BSO’s OrchKids Show Up, Good Things Happen.

April 15, 2019 School of Music

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's OrchKids program offers direction through music.