News
UMass Jazz Program Lauded as "Gem" by Downbeat Magazine
Monday, September 17, 2018
The October Education issue recognizes UMass Amherst as one of five top University jazz programs. In the article, Jazz Program director Jeffrey W. Holmes discusses the diverse nature and history of the UMass program.
Robert Stern Passes Away at 84
Friday, August 31, 2018
Wednesday, Aug. 29th marked the passing of composer and distinguished professor emeritus Robert Stern at age 84.
UMass Music & Dance Announces Student Awards for 2017-18
Thursday, May 3, 2018
On May 1, the Department held its annual Convocation Ceremony to honor undergraduate, graduate, and honors students for their accomplishments.
UMass Jazz Ensembles Claim Top Honors in Annual Downbeat Magazine Student Music Awards
Monday, April 30, 2018
Two ensembles from the Jazz & African-American Music Studies Program garnered awards in Downbeat Magazine’s 2018 Student Music Awards (SMA’s): Chris Foe Project & Brazilian Jazz Combo.
TEFD Selects Hulting-Cohen for Lilly Fellowship
Thursday, April 26, 2018
The UMass Amherst Institute for Teaching Excellence and Faculty Development (TEFD) has announced that Assistant Professor of Saxophone Jonathan Hulting-Cohen is one of this year’s Lilly Fellows for Teaching Excellence.
UMass Amherst Choristers Join Forces with Springfield Symphony for Verdi's Requiem on April 28
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
UMass Chamber Choir and Chorale, along with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, and the Illuminati Vocal Arts Ensemble, present Verdi's transcendent Requiem on April 28 at 7:30pm in Springfield Symphony Hall. Tickets