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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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Voices Unheard

March 08, 2019 School of Music

Violin major Camille Jones ’20 amplifies underrepresented musicians.
The Washington Examiner

Ravi Coltrane Charts Own Jazz Path

March 06, 2019 School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Son of John and Alice Coltrane will always honor family legacy.
Maryland Today

Celebration Honors Scholarship, Research Excellence

March 04, 2019 Communication, School of Music

Inaugural campus event recognizes high-impact achievements.

Going for Grammy Gold

February 08, 2019 School of Music

School of Music students featured on National Orchestral Institute's recording that could take home a Grammy this weekend.
Maryland Today

And the Nominees Are

February 08, 2019 American Studies, School of Music, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Two UMD-affiliated albums up for Grammys.

A Modern Take on an Ancient Immigration Tale

February 04, 2019 School of Music

Terp’s new opera explores struggles of refugees.

Percussionist With a Full Plate

February 04, 2019 School of Music

School of Music Faculty Member bangs the drum for Korean comfort food at new College Park eatery

Chris Vadala, Jazz Legend, Scholar and Educator Dies at Age 70

January 23, 2019 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

One of the country’s foremost saxophonists shared his love for jazz at University of Maryland’s School of Music for 25 years.

Expanding the Curriculum

January 08, 2019 School of Music

UMD School of Music alumna receives Music Education Innovator Award for Ethiopian Song Project.

School of Music 18/19 Season of Events and Performances

December 03, 2018 School of Music

Explore upcoming events and performances presented by the UMD School of Music.