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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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Gift From Former Piano Professor Will Strengthen Teaching, Performance and Recruitment

June 21, 2018 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

Shared from the Fearless Ideas Campaign Newsletter, written by Chris Carroll.
New York Times

Fostering Connections Between Young and Old

June 05, 2018 School of Music

A new report on intergenerational programs calls for shared spaces to help combat isolation among the elderly.

2018-19 ARHU FULBRIGHT RECIPIENTS

March 28, 2018 College of Arts and Humanities, History, Spanish and Portuguese, School of Music

Stay tuned for continuous updates on the ARHU Fulbright awardees.

UMD School of Music Alum Pledges $25,000 Scholarship Gift on Giving Day

March 08, 2018 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

The gift will support the newly-established Scholarships for Inclusive Excellence Fund.

UMD'S School of Music Appoints Andrea E. Brown as the New Marching Band Director

February 27, 2018 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

Meet the new director of the Mighty Sound of Maryland.
The Diamondback

OMER QUARTET'S MUSIC FOR FOOD CONCERT FIGHTS HUNGER WITH MUSIC

February 27, 2018 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

The Omer Quartet raised more than $400 for the pantry by bringing Music for Food to UMD.
Terp Magazine

A HARMONIOUS CHORD

January 08, 2018 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

Graduate students live in retirement community as artists-in-residence.

December 2017 Alumni Updates

December 15, 2017 School of Music

December 2017 Alumni Updates  

UMD Concert Choir Celebrates the Season with the BSO and NSO

December 13, 2017 School of Music

UMD Concert Choir Celebrates the Season with the BSO and NSO  

Katherine Preston, Leading 19th Century Musicology

December 13, 2017 School of Music

Katherine Preston, Leading Nineteenth Century Musicology