UMBC Department of Music

UMBC Department of Music Our new state of the art facilities include recording studios, the Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall, and The Music Box.

Through individual attention from extraordinary faculty, a supportive community, and real-world experience, we develop forward thinking musical citizens who make a positive impact in their communities and the world. UMBC’s Music Department provides the one-on-one attention undergraduates need to flourish as young musicians within the resources of a small research university. We provide excellent l

arge ensembles that unite musicians from across campus, regardless of major (the UMBC Symphony, the UMBC Wind Ensemble, Camerata, the Jubilee Singers, and the Jazz Ensemble), balanced with small classes in music theory, musicianship, music history, and music education. In addition, small performing ensembles such as Chamber Players, the New Music Ensemble, the Percussion Ensemble, the Vocal Arts Ensemble (opera scenes), and a number of jazz combos, allow students to hone their musical skills in a small group setting. Our music technology major is the only one in the State of Maryland, and produces professional recordings and videos of the highest quality as a training ground for our student technologists. UMBC music faculty are renowned musicians who also love to teach. We are especially keen to build entrepreneurial skills in our students so that they are prepared to contribute as musicians to societies of the 21st-century as highly-skilled innovators. Examples of this initiative include our Arts in Education course (modeled on the Lincoln Center program in New York), a Careers in Music course, and a number of internships and side-by-side collaborations with our faculty and other professional musicians. UMBC Music also values international experiences for our students. The Department has established an exchange program with the Nicolini Conservatorio in Piacenza, Italy, where students can study for a semester. Sam Winnie, a composition major and Linehan Artist Scholar, recently completed a spring semester there and now is applying for a Fulbright grant to return! So, whatever your musical interest or expertise, please visit us! We look forward to meeting you—

Yours,
Dr. Lisa Cella

11/11/2025
11/11/2025
10/31/2025

There are few places in the Washington area better suited to hold a new music festival than the University of Maryland Baltimore County. The school features RUCKUS, a fine ensemble-in-residence dedicated to contemporary music. Moreover, UMBC’s educational philosophy emphasizes innovation, a theme ...

Check out the October edition of our new monthly newsletter for updates on students, faculty, and alumni!https://music.u...
10/31/2025

Check out the October edition of our new monthly newsletter for updates on students, faculty, and alumni!

https://music.umbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/368/2025/10/October-25-Music-Newsletter.pdf

09/26/2025

Last week, we brought our Music for Maryland Tour to UMBC! 🖤💛

Music Director Jonathon Heyward led a sold-out performance that included Emilie Mayer's "Faust Overture," and Mozart's Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, featuring our own Principal Flute, Martha Long.

It was a joy to return to the university, and we hope to be back soon. Go retrievers!

📸 Brad Ziegler for UMBC

The Arts at UMBC

09/26/2025

With the BSO performance, UMBC's Arts+ initiative is now in full swing, uplifting the arts and creating new avenues for student showcases.

09/08/2025

8 days to UMBC Department of Music Woodwind Day! Register for free and be part our exciting group at music.umbc.edu/wwday

Student clarinetists can write to me to schedule a trial lesson as well while here on our beautiful campus.

SEPTEMBER 14 SCHEDULE
12:30-1:00 p.m. Check-in, registration, vendor time

1:00-2:00 p.m. Welcome Recital, featuring UMBC faculty

2:00-3:00 p.m. Break out classes by topic

3:00-4:00 p.m. Building tour, vendor time, snacks

4:00-5:00 p.m. Masterclasses by instrument

5:00-5:30 p.m. Closing Assembly, Q&A, Raffle

See you there!

UMBC Brass Day returns! Join us for an exciting day of activities including masterclasses, performances, and more. Regis...
09/02/2025

UMBC Brass Day returns! Join us for an exciting day of activities including masterclasses, performances, and more. Register for free at music.umbc.edu/brassday!

Check out the August edition of our new monthly newsletter for updates on students, faculty, and alumni!https://music.um...
08/29/2025

Check out the August edition of our new monthly newsletter for updates on students, faculty, and alumni!

https://music.umbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/368/2025/08/August-25-Music-Newsletter.pdf

This newsletter was emailed to all music students and faculty and alumni with contact info on file. If you did not receive the newsletter by email and would like to, please email [email protected].

Check out the first edition of our new monthly newsletter for updates on students, faculty, and alumni!https://music.umb...
07/31/2025

Check out the first edition of our new monthly newsletter for updates on students, faculty, and alumni!

https://music.umbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/368/2025/07/July-25-Music-Newsletter.pdf

This newsletter was emailed to all music students and faculty and alumni with contact info on file. If you did not receive the newsletter by email and would like to, please email [email protected].

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1000 Hilltop Cir
Baltimore, MD
21250

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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(410) 455-2942

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