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Audition Announcement for UMBC Jazz Ensemble

There are currently seven 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 instruments are welcome....

Posted: August 1, 2016, 4:08 PM

Works by Certificate Program Alum Reviewed in Boston Globe

Review of a CD Featuring Mischa Salkind-Pearl's Composition

A CD featuring compositions by Mischa Salkind-Pearl, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in American Contemporary Music Alum, was recently reviewed in the Boston Globe.  The Ludovico Ensemble, a Boston...

Posted: July 12, 2016, 11:33 AM

Professor Brian Kaufman presented at Conference in Oxford

Department of Music faculty, Brian Kaufman, presented on conducting pedagogy at Oxford University as part of the 2016 Oxford Conducting Institute.  The conference explored issues pertaining to the...

Posted: July 7, 2016, 4:21 PM

Update on Harpsichord Soundboard Art

Our double manual harpischord becomes more and more stunning by the week! The art is being finished by our soundboard painter, take a look at this gorgeous work!  We cannot wait to see the whole...

Posted: June 21, 2016, 10:14 AM

UMBC Alumna Recognized for Outstanding Teaching

UMBC Alumna Elizabeth Reinhardt has been recognized for her outstanding teaching in the Howard County Public School System.  Congrats to Elizabeth on her many successes as a standout teacher! ...

Posted: June 16, 2016, 3:48 PM

UMBC Music Faculy Mentioned in Washington Post Review

Dr. Audrey Andrist (piano) and Dr. Lisa (flute) gave a performance at the The Philips Collection in Washington D.C. as part of their weekly concert series.  The concert marked the 75th anniversary...

Posted: May 31, 2016, 3:12 PM

NSF EAGER Grant Awarded to BSO/UMBC Partnership

UMBC Professor Linda Baker (Co-PI, Psychology Dept.), and Professors Linda Dusman and Eric Smallwood (as Co-founders, Octava LLC) have been awarded an NSF EAGER grant in partnership with the...

Posted: May 27, 2016, 11:28 AM

BSO Academy - Music Educators Track Accepting Applications!

The Music Educator's Track of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra​'s Academy Week is still accepting applications! They are offering a UMBC student price of $1000 for the week.  Visit our website for...

Posted: May 9, 2016, 7:49 PM

Double Manual Harpsichord in Construction for Department

Our department is in the process of having a new double manual harpsichord built for by Owen Daly Early Keyboard Instrument! The maker sent us some early shots of our new instrument's sound board...

Posted: April 27, 2016, 3:40 PM