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Join us on a virtual tour of the #UMD School of Music featuring our state-of-the-art facilities and highlighting music from our symphony and wind orchestras. #HearTheTurtle
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Congratulations to Michael Votta on being appointed as the interim director of the School of Music!
Dean @SShonekan is pleased to announce the following new leadership appointments within ARHU. Congratulations to everyone! Read more: go.umd.edu/1p9e
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TODAY at 1 pm! Catch ARHU Dean & Ethnomusicologist @SShonekan on a panel discussing how Black music has shaped art, culture & society in recognition of #BlackMusicMonth. The panel, hosted by @RepShontelBrown, will be livestreamed from the U.S. Capitol. go.umd.edu/1p73
We are thrilled to unveil our 2024–25 Season, offering an exciting mix of innovative new works and reimagined classics by students and faculty. From symphonic masterworks to legendary operas, this season has something for everyone!
Explore the Season → go.umd.edu/som2425
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Ten faculty members and five graduate students have received 2024–25 funding from #ArtsforAll through its inaugural Faculty and Graduate Student Fellowship. Learn about their work across art, technology, science and social justice. go.umd.edu/1oz9
Recent @MDOperaStudio graduate Anthony D. Anderson sang on the National Mall this past Saturday in a special open-air concert meant to bring opera to the D.C. community. Read about why Anthony was perfect for the performance in @washingtonpost
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Distinguished University Professor Chris Gekker has spent decades performing "Taps", but on Memorial Day it holds a special meaning. Read more about his history with the mournful tune and what it means to him in @washingtonpost
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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 @MightySoundofMD helped welcome a few members of #UMD2028 as part of @UofMaryland's #NowATerp tour. The new Terps were surprised in-person with hand-delivered acceptance letters. Read more in @washingtonpost!
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Support the arts and humanities at #UMD this #GivingTuesday!
Make a gift: launch.umd.edu/project/39746
ALT Red graphic promoting #GivingTuesday at the University of Maryland - Tuesday, November 28th
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 @TheClariceUMD.
Learn more and RSVP: arhu.umd.edu/events/prospect…
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Breaking the M.O.L.D., the $3M initiative funded by @MellonFdn to prepare underrepresented arts and humanities faculty for institutional leadership, has launched its second cohorts at @UofMaryland, @UMBC and @MorganStateU. 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 🥳
Announcing @TerpsMusic Assoc. Prof. Craig Kier as the new director of #ArtsforAll! He believes in the power of the arts to connect & will leverage the strength of the arts, technology & the commitment to social justice at #UMD to address grand challenges. go.umd.edu/a4a
Be sure to check out this segment from @npratc , 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.
Associate Professor of Musicology William Robin and his co-author Kerry O'Brien spoke to @npratc about their book “On Minimalism: Documenting a Musical Movement.” Check out this fascinating feature, “tracing the evolution of the style era by era.” npr.org/2023/07/20/118880964…
We're delighted to share our 23-24 seasons! Presented by SOM, @TheClariceUMD & @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
