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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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2011-2012 Arhu Fulbright Recipients

April 21, 2011 English, History, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, School of Music, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

UPDATED: ARHU students are selected as prestigious 2011-2012 Fulbright award winners.

ARHU Faculty Tenure & Promotion Awards Announced

April 15, 2011 Art, Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities, History, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

UPDATE: The College is pleased to announce that 11 faculty members have been awarded promotion and/or tenure.

2010-2011 Arhu Fulbright Recipients

June 04, 2010 Art, Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities, College Park Scholars-Arts, Communication, English, Linguistics, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies, Philosophy, Chinese, French, German Studies, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Portuguese, School of Music

A record 13 students and alumni of the University of Maryland, College Park have been awarded Fulbright grants for 2010-2011, of which nine are ARHU students.
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2010-2011 Arhu Fulbright Recipients

June 04, 2010 Art, Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities, College Park Scholars-Arts, Communication, English, Linguistics, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies, Philosophy, Chinese, French, German Studies, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Portuguese, School of Music

A record 13 students and alumni of the University of Maryland, College Park have been awarded Fulbright grants for 2010-2011, of which nine are ARHU students.

New Arhu “I” Series Courses

October 30, 2009 College of Arts and Humanities, English, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies, School of Music

Available spring 2010, the University of Maryland will pilot the new “I” Series courses as part of the General Education program.
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ARHU Announces 2009-2010 Artists-In-Residence

October 14, 2009 College of Arts and Humanities, Art, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

For Immediate ReleaseOctober 14th, 2009Contacts: Nicky Everette, 301-405-6714 or meve@umd.edu The College of Arts and Humanities is pleased to announce the following 2009-2010 Artists-in-Residence: