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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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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.’
Maryland Today

UMD Announces Independent Scholarship, Research and Creativity Award Recipients

January 27, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, English, School of Music, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, History, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies

Program supports faculty projects with grants.

UMD Korean Percussion Ensemble Showcases Traditional Samulnori Music

December 13, 2022 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

The University of Maryland's Korean Percussion Ensemble plays traditional Samulnori music, a genre that focuses on four traditional instruments.

UMD’s Gamelan Saraswati and Japanese Koto Ensembles Perform in Multicultural Concert

December 13, 2022 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

The University of Maryland's Gamelan Saraswati and Japanese Koto Ensembles present a night of world music

UMD Meaningful Connections Recital Brings Performers, Audience Closer to the Music

December 07, 2022 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

The University of Maryland's Meaningful Connections chamber music class aims to rethink the way musicians perform.