Linda Dusman's Corona Bagatelles for cello and piano was premiered by the Duo des Alpes as part of the Cello Autumn Festival in Unna, Germany on August 13. Corona Bagatelles comprises a musical...
August 27, 2021
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Written by Erika Rollins
In this post Rollins explores Black English composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's life and career through a web of cultural, racial, and socioeconomic factors. To read the full blog post, click here.
August 26, 2021
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Join the UMBC Wind Ensemble All Winds, Brass, and Percussion welcome. The Wind Ensemble meets on Monday nights from 7:10–9:40 in the Linehan Concert Hall of the Performing Arts and Humanities...
August 23, 2021
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So, do you like jazz? There are currently six jazz groups at UMBC, the Jazz Ensemble, four small groups, and the Jazz Guitar Ensemble. The audition is the same for all groups. Non-traditional...
August 17, 2021
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All strings, winds, brass, and percussion welcome!
The orchestra meets on Tuesday nights from 7:10-9:40 in the Linehan Concert Hall of the Performing Arts and Humanities Building. Auditions (in person or remote) will take place on August...
August 17, 2021
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As we enter the last few weeks of summer break and excitement builds for the fall, we encourage you to take some time to recenter and recharge. That’s why we’re revisiting our Nature as Teacher...
August 2, 2021
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Written by Jeff Martin
Orchestras have faced persistent financial difficulties over the past several decades. To alleviate these challenges, they should consider substantial revision to the standard repertoire, adding...
July 28, 2021
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Written by Jeff Martin
The emerging orchestral canon made it difficult for late nineteenth-century composers to achieve lasting recognition. Hubert Parry faced the additional challenge of living in Britain. The quality...
July 28, 2021
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Written by Jay Fenner
Brazilian Composer Chiquinha Gonzaga was extremely important in establishing the popularity of the music and dance associated with the Brazilian Choro, however her impact is generally overlooked...
July 28, 2021
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Violin professor Airi Yoshioka has released Mangetsu, a debut CD recording with singer and composer Susan Botti for Duo della Luna. Mangetsu (“full moon”) is the title of the work Susan Botti...
July 21, 2021
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