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Performing Arts and Humanities Building (PAHB)
Music Office: PAHB 238

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News

  • Reid Harlan Named MMEA Collegiate Representative 2026-2027 August 31, 2026 1:21 PM
  • Join UMBC Music Student Ensembles! August 24, 2026 12:10 PM
  • Musical Instrument Sale at UMBC! July 16, 2026 2:42 PM
  • May/June 2026 Department of Music Newsletter July 16, 2026 2:38 PM
  • April 2026 Department of Music Newsletter May 10, 2026 8:15 PM

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Events

  • Matthew Palumbo, piano Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
  • 2026 UMBC Woodwind Day Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM
  • UMBC Brass Day Sunday, September 27, All Day
  • Whistling Hens Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
  • Ken Lewis: Mixer, Producer, Musician Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Katie Blake Raises Awareness for Diabetes Through New Work

UMBC Music's Katie Blake (Composition '21) wrote a piece titled Low Glucose Vibes for T1International’s 2020 theme for National Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day 2020. Congrats to Katie! 
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News

  • Reid Harlan Named MMEA Collegiate Representative 2026-2027 August 31, 2026 1:21 PM
  • Join UMBC Music Student Ensembles! August 24, 2026 12:10 PM
  • Musical Instrument Sale at UMBC! July 16, 2026 2:42 PM
  • May/June 2026 Department of Music Newsletter July 16, 2026 2:38 PM
  • April 2026 Department of Music Newsletter May 10, 2026 8:15 PM

More News

Events

  • Matthew Palumbo, piano Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
  • 2026 UMBC Woodwind Day Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM
  • UMBC Brass Day Sunday, September 27, All Day
  • Whistling Hens Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
  • Ken Lewis: Mixer, Producer, Musician Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM

More Events

Location

Performing Arts and Humanities Building (PAHB)
Music Office: PAHB 238

Contact

  • Phone: 410-455-2942
  • Department of Music on myUMBC
  • Department of Music on Facebook
  • Department of Music on Instagram
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