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Linda Dusman wins Miriam Gideon Prize

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...

Posted: September 14, 2024, 10:13 AM

Michael Martin quoted in Strings Magazine

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...

Posted: September 9, 2024, 4:03 PM

Audition for UMBC Gospel Choir/Jubilee Singers!

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,...

Posted: August 24, 2024, 11:39 PM

AUDITION for the UMBC WIND ENSEMBLE—Open to ALL

for Undergraduate and Graduate students

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...

Posted: August 20, 2024, 11:30 AM

AUDITION for UMBC's Jazz Groups

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...

Posted: August 19, 2024, 11:40 AM

Join the UMBC Camerata Chamber Choir!

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...

Posted: August 16, 2024, 3:36 PM

Seats are still available in UMBC's Gamelan Ensemble

AMATEURS WELCOME!

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...

Posted: July 31, 2024, 6:12 PM

Nema Robinson on NPR's Weekend Edition with Marin Alsop

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...

Posted: July 9, 2024, 1:49 PM

Rina Sawayama: An Icon

Written by Akellia Bernard

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...

Posted: June 21, 2024, 2:48 PM