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Salvatore Macchia Named Chair of Music & Dance Department
Salvatore Macchia, Professor of Composition and String Bass at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has been named chair of the Department of Music and Dance, effective July 1, 2019. He follows Roberta M. Marvin, who recently completed her three-year appointment as chair.
Romie de Guise-Langlois Appointed to Lead Clarinet Studio
Monday, March 5, 2018
Romie de Guise-Langlois has been appointed Assistant Professor of Clarinet (tenure track), in charge of leading the Music & Dance Department’s Clarinet Studio.
Music Educators Honor Thomas Hannum with Lowell Mason Award
Friday, March 2, 2018
Thomas P. Hannum, associate director of the Minuteman Marching Band, has been named a recipient of the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) Lowell Mason Award in recognition of his leadership in music education.
UMass Music & Dance to Host Free Screening of "Composed"
Sunday, February 25, 2018
On Sunday, February 25 at 4 p.m., the Department of Music and Dance will host a special screening of the 2016 documentary, Composed, in Bezanson Recital Hall.
Orff Schulwerk Festival at UMass Amherst, April 11 & 12
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
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Trumpet Ensembles & Soloist are Semifinalists at Competition
Friday, February 2, 2018
Nathan French '18 and two UMass Trumpet Ensembles advanced to the semifinals of the National Trumpet Competition.
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
