Yesterday, our piano students made UMD history by performing in New York City at Steinway Hall! The performance was broadcast to Gildenhorn Recital Hall using Steinway Spirio technology. Read more in Maryland Today ⬇️

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Director of choral activities Jason Max Ferdinand highlighted R. Nathaniel Dett's 'Chariot Jubilee' and 'The Ordering of Moses,' discussing the compositional and historical impact his pieces have had on the country. Read his statement in Maryland Today.
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On Sunday, the Mighty Sound of Maryland helped welcome a few members of #UMD2028 as part of Univ. of Maryland's #NowATerp tour. The new Terps were surprised in-person with hand-delivered acceptance letters. Read more in The Washington Post!

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We in classical music must figure out how to close the distance btwn the audience & the stage. A lot of kids outside The Clarice would come in, but they don’t know how to receive the music. —Stephanie Shonekan

A Maryland Arts & Humanities/Baltimore Symphony Orchestra p'ship will change that. baltimoresun.com/2023/11/30/bal…

Support the arts and humanities at #UMD this #GivingTuesday !
Make a gift: launch.umd.edu/project/39746

Our music Terps are making a difference! See how music education undergrad Paige Peercy '25 is bringing musical companionship to children in hospital ⬇️

#heartheturtle #artsforall

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Take a look at ARHU by the numbers! With our “Be Worldwise. Get Worldready.” career initiative and a tight-knit community of care, ARHU prepares its graduates for successful and fulfilling lives after graduation.
Learn more: go.umd.edu/arhu-brochure #BeATerp 🐢

Emily Tsai follows an accessible approach to classical music, one that has brought her to all 50 states and over 25 countries. Now, she's joined our faculty, following in the footsteps of her mentor, Mark Hill. Read the full story in Maryland Today ⬇️
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Interested in learning more about the University of Maryland College of Arts and Humanities? Join us for our 'Arts, Humanities & You' prospective student event on Sunday, October 1 at The Clarice.

Learn more and RSVP: arhu.umd.edu/events/prospec…

Breaking the M.O.L.D., the $3M initiative funded by Mellon Foundation to prepare underrepresented arts and humanities faculty for institutional leadership, has launched its second cohorts at Univ. of Maryland, UMBC and Morgan State University. go.umd.edu/46mbaEN

We are excited to announce that Mark Williams is joining our faculty as acting director of jazz studies! Heralded by jazz performer Curtis Fuller as a “consummate trombonist,” Williams creates his own lane as a musician, producer and educator. Learn more: go.umd.edu/MarkWilliams

We're so excited to see how Maestro Kier brings his expertise to this new role! Congratulations 🥳

Be sure to check out this segment from All Things Considered , featuring our very own Associate Professor of Musicology William Robin and his co-author Kerry O'Brien discussing their new book that explores the minimalist movement, its history and the lessons it has for listeners.

We're delighted to share our 23-24 seasons! Presented by SOM, The Clarice & @umd_tdps, these vibrant performances celebrate bold artistry, amplify voices previously silenced and illuminate new perspectives in reimagined classics.

Explore now! → go.umd.edu/theclarice2324

Today's the day! Registration for TCMS: Academy is now open! This semester-long program will provide one-on-one lessons, group coaching and musicianship lessons. Interested in learning more? Visit our website for more information and registration ➡️ go.umd.edu/tcms-academy

Today we announce our groundbreaking partnership with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and The Clarice, which marks a significant investment in the cultural and civic landscape of Prince George’s County, Maryland, students and the future of orchestral performance. go.umd.edu/3BTXZ0y

Happy commencement! Today we celebrate all of our hardworking and talented graduates, and we couldn't be more proud. Congrats, grads! 🎓🐢🎶

📸: David Andrews

“I see you: As humanists, artists, scholars and performers, we know that our disciplines provide us with the space to imagine and think about our society,” — Dean Stephanie Shonekan addressing the ARHU graduates at last night’s Commencement ceremony. #UMDgrad 🎓

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An SOM graduate student and alumni participated in the Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition this past week! Of the 13 finalists, three stem from MarylandOperaStudio, including first place winner Lawrence Barasa! Congrats to all! Read more on our website ➡️ go.umd.edu/Jensen

Renowned countertenor John Holiday is joining our faculty! Known for versatility and talent in opera, gospel, jazz and more, Holiday’s appointment will help expand the way in which students experience traditional vocal instruction. Learn more ➡️music.umd.edu/news/renowned-…