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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
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.