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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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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.

Maryland Opera Studio Wins National Production Award

November 21, 2022 School of Music, Maryland Opera Studio, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

The program was recognized for its spring production of John Musto and Mark Campbell’s “Later the Same Evening.”
The Diamondback

Maryland Opera Studio to Perform the Timeless Opera Classic ‘La Bohème’

November 11, 2022 School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Witness the story of 4 bohemian roommates in Maryland Opera Studio's production of La bohème.

Neely Brings Fresh Fire and Polish to Apollo Orchestra

October 31, 2022 School of Music

Director of Orchestral Activities David Neely took the helm of the Apollo Orchestra, drawing out a coordinated and confident sound amidst a challenging program.

Maryland Today

School of Music Alum Wins Coveted MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’

October 24, 2022 School of Music

Jazz cellist and composer is known for improvisation, unexpected sounds.
What It Takes: The Mighty Sound of Maryland

What It Takes: The Mighty Sound of Maryland

October 21, 2022 School of Music, Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band, College of Arts and Humanities

Marching band members share secrets behind spectacular halftime shows.
Washington Post

D.C.’s Punk Rock Past is Explored in a New Online Exhibit

October 10, 2022 School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities

“Persistent Vision: The D.C. Punk Collections at the University of Maryland” is featured in the Washington Post.