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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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Expert Insight from a Rookie Music Educator

July 18, 2017 School of Music

Baltimore County Rookie Recognition Award winner Katie Seymour (B.M.E. Voice, '15) discusses mentorship, critical classroom management skills, and the importance of an inclusive music curriculum.

Jason Max Ferdinand (D.M.A. Choral Conducting ‘15) Earns Top Prize at International Music Festival

July 12, 2017 School of Music

Ferdinand and his choir, the Oakwood University Aeolians, earned the top title at the Choir of the World competition at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

Joel Pierson (D.M.A. Composition '14) Is Second-Place Winner in New York Philharmonic Composition Challenge

July 11, 2017 School of Music

Pierson is a second-place winner in the New York Philharmonic’s "New World" Composition Challenge for his piece, "Afternoon on a Hill."

Bassoonist Joseph Grimmer Appointed to School of Music Faculty

July 10, 2017 School of Music

An experienced performer and dedicated educator, Grimmer is Principal Bassoon of the Kennedy Center Opera House and Washington National Opera Orchestra

Masterful Strings Welcomes World-Renowned String Pedagogues and Performers to UMD

July 03, 2017 School of Music

Felix Wang, Simon James, Jeffrey Irvine, Yehonatan Berick and Lev Polyakin are the fall 2017 guests featured in this free masterclass series.

Award-Winning Omer Quartet Appointed Graduate Fellowship

June 29, 2017 School of Music

Prize-winners in the Fischoff, Borciani, and Bordeaux competitions, the quartet will receive a generous scholarship and career support as graduate fellows.

Courtney Cacopardo Ruckman (B.M. Voice, '08) Sings Featured Role in Premiere of Robert Paterson's "Three Way"

June 26, 2017 School of Music

Ruckman appeared as Jessie in the East Coast premiere of "Three Way" at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) from June 15-18, 2017.

UMD School of Music Partners with Collington, a Kendal Retirement Community

June 14, 2017 School of Music

Two music students will live rent-free at retirement community in exchange for designing music programs for seniors.

2017-18 Capaa And Rasa Award Recipients

June 05, 2017 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English, History, Linguistics, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

ARHU extends congratulations to 24 faculty awardees.