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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

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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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Siv Lie Awarded Fellowship from the University of Strasbourg Institute for Advanced Study

April 26, 2023 School of Music

The assistant professor of ethnomusicology will examine the genocide perpetrated against Romanies during World War II in France.

UMD Hosts Music for All’s First Annual Mid-Atlantic Concert Band Festival

March 17, 2023 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Students from Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina gather for a day of music and community building, hosted by the School of Music and Arts for All.

UMD Jazz Bands Perform in the Spring Big Band Showcase

March 03, 2023 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

UMD's Jazz program presents back-to-back nights of exciting performances
The Informer

University of Maryland Audience Learns Dionne Warwick Will Always Be Relevant

February 24, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

Read about ARHU's Dean's Lecture Series featuring Dionne Warwick in The Infomer.
Maryland Today

AI Melds With Musical Tradition in Violin Teaching Platform

February 23, 2023 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Computer vision and audio can analyze playing when instructors are scarce.
Maryland Today

‘I’m Transmitting Kindness’

February 22, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

Before visiting UMD today, pop legend Dionne Warwick talks about Twitter fame, new documentary and latest music.

ARHU Faculty Awarded Grand Challenges Grants

February 16, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Linguistics, American Studies, Communication, Philosophy, School of Music, English, History, National Foreign Language Center

The grants fund $30 million to UMD faculty focused on groundbreaking, impactful research that will shape the future of our community, state, nation and world.

‘Opera for All’

February 16, 2023 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Maryland Opera Studio to Perform Contemporary Works in Weekend Dedicated to Female Composers

Live From New York, It's a Terp!

February 10, 2023 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

Director of Choral Activities Jason Max Ferdinand and the Jason Max Ferdinand Singers Perform With Coldplay on 'SNL'
Rolling Stone

Director of Choral Activities Jason Max Ferdinand and the Jason Max Ferdinand Singers on SNL

February 06, 2023 School of Music

SNL: Coldplay performs a soaring, choir-backed version of ‘Fix You.’