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UMass Presents Faculty Concerts in February
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
In February, the Department of Music and Dance presents several concerts by members of its distinguished faculty.
Feb. 6: Cobus du Toit, flute
Feb. 13: Salvatore Macchia, contrabass
Feb. 20: Joshua Michal, horn
Feb. 22: Edward Arron, cello

UMass Amherst Opera Workshop to Present “Hansel and Gretel”
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
The UMass Opera Workshop Program will present Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel on Friday, Feb. 16 & Saturday, Feb. 17 (both 7:30 p.m.), & Sunday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. in Bowker Auditorium.

Piano Studio Student Owen Henry Brings “Free Keys” to UMass Amherst
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Free Keys, a public arts project designed by recent graduate Owen Henry, unveiled three painted public pianos on campus in October.

UMass Amherst Minuteman Marching Band Shines in 129th Rose Parade
Monday, January 22, 2018
They nailed it! The UMass Minuteman Marching Band’s appearance New Year’s Day in the 129th Rose Parade is now a part of the band’s history!

Album featuring UMass trumpeter Eric Berlin on NPR Top 10 of 2017
Friday, December 22, 2017
An album of new works by renowned composer George Tsontakis, including a concerto written for UMass Amherst trumpet professor Eric Berlin, has been included in NPR Music’s Top 10 Classical Albums of 2017.

Music Teachers National Association student winners!
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Winners from the UMass Amherst Department of Music & Dance included Emily Kaplan, a student in Cobus du Toit’s Flute Studio, and the UMass Saxophone Quartet, featuring Nicholas Suosso, Nick Biagini, Javier Torrens, and Peter da Silva under the direction of Jonathan Hulting-Cohen.