Linda Dusman was awarded the International Alliance for Women in Music’s Miriam Gideon Prize for her composition “Triptych of Gossips”, a setting of the eponymous poem by Serena Hilsinger. The...
Kudos to Michael Martin, Affiliate Artist in Music Education, for lending his expertise to Cliff Hall in an article published in the latest edition of Strings magazine. He unpacks the teachings...
Interested in singing inspirational spirituals, anthems and gospel music written by black composers at UMBC? You can get your praise on, find lifelong friends and receive credit too! Auditions,...
Interested in playing orchestral music at UMBC? Make music! Make friends! Receive course credit! UMBC has two orchestras: a Symphony Orchestra and a String Chamber Orchestra. Students majoring in...
Interested in playing in the UMBC Wind Ensemble? Make music! Make friends! Receive course credit! Students majoring in any academic area are welcome to join. Auditions, which are designed to be...
So, do you like jazz? There are currently three jazz groups at UMBC, the Jazz Ensemble, and two small groups. The audition is the same for all groups. Non-traditional instruments are welcome. Make...
Are you interested in singing with a dynamic group of individuals in pursuit of musical excellence and unique experiences? Then come and audition for the UMBC Camerata Chamber Choir! New to...
Gamelan is a gong-chime orchestra native to the Indonesian archipelago and is up largely made up of bonze percussion instruments but can also include drums, xylophones, bamboo flutes, and plucked...
Congratulations to Nema Robinson, UMBC music education major and Linehan Artist Scholar, on appearing on NPR's Weekend Edition with Scott Simon! Nema and conductor Marin Alsop discussed the...
This blog explores Rina Sawayama's transformative journey as a Japanese-British queer music icon, emphasizing her role as a beacon of empowerment and acceptance. Her bold exploration of identity...