2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
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Faculty
Chair
Lisa Cella
Associate Chair
Joseph Siu
Professor
Lisa Cella
B.A., Syracuse University, 1988; M.M., Peabody Conservatory, Johns Hopkins University, 1991; Graduate Performance Diploma, 1993; D.M.A., University of California, San Diego, 2001
Linda Dusman
B.M., American University, 1978; M.A., University of Maryland, College Park, 1981; D.M.A., 1988
Airi Yoshioka
B.A., Yale University, 1992; M.M., The Julliard School, 1995; D.M.A., 2002
Associate Professor
Brian Kaufman
B.M., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2005; M.M., University of Maryland, College Park, 2008; M.M., New England Conservatory of Music, 2010
Assistant Professor
Dustin Donahue
B.M., University of Wisconsin, 2009; M.M. University of California, San Diego, 2011; D.M.A, 2016
Philip Mann
B.M., Arizona State University, 2001; M.M., Indiana University, 2006; Ph.D., University of Sydney, 2012
Professor of the Practice
Greg Kalember
B.M., Berklee College of Music, 1992
Principal Lecturer
Matthew Belzer
B.M., Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, 1995; M.M., 1996
Alan Wonneberger
B.A., University of Maryland, College Park, 1979
Senior Lecturer
Lindsay Johnson
B.A., Salem College, 2005; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 2008; Ph.D., 2013
Joseph Siu
B.Mus., University of Western Ontario, 2009; M.A., Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, 2015; Ph.D., 2020; M.B.A., University of Maryland Global Campus, 2024
Faculty Fellow
Juan Sebastián Delgado, cello
B.M. Boston Conservatory, 2011; M.M. McGill University, 2013; D.Mus., 2017
Visiting Lecturer
Teodora Adzharova, piano
M.M. Peabody Institute, 2011; D.M.A. Peabody Institute, 2020
Associate Staff
Janice Jackson
B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1989; M.M., University of Maryland, College Park, 1995; Ph.D. (Honorary), Eastern Theological Seminary, 2004
Administrative Assistant
Katie Bogdan
B.M., Catholic University of America, 2017; M.A., Catholic University of America, 2021
Business Service Specialist
James Bailey
B.A., Towson State University, 1985; M.M., Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins University, 1988
Concert Coordinator
Jeremy Keaton
B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 2020
Multimedia Technician
McCoy Chance
B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 2019
Music Technology Coordinator
Sarah Baugher
B.M., Christopher Newport University, 2009; M.M., University of North Carolina, Greensboro, 2012
Emeritus Faculty
Nancy Beith
B.M., Syracuse University, 1974; M.M., Peabody Conservatory of Music, 1976
Thomas Goldstein
B.M., Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford, 1975; M.M., Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music, City University of New York, 1994
Anna Rubin
B.A., Pomona College, 1968; B.F.A., California Institute of the Arts, 1975; M.F.A., 1981; M.A., Princeton University, 1996; Ph.D., 2000
Affiliate Artist/Part-Time Lecturer
Deborah Allen, collaborative piano
B.M., M.M., University of Maryland, College Park
Audrey Andrist, classical piano
B.M., University of Regina; M.M., The Julliard School, D.M.A.
Harry Appleman, jazz piano
B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1983; M.M., New England Conservatory of Music, 1988
James Bailey, voice
B.A., Towson State University; M.M., Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins University
Tom Baldwin, jazz bass
B.M., Ithaca College, 1990
Chandra Cervantes, French horn
B.M., San Francisco Conservatory; M.M., Northwestern University
Hui-Chuan Chen, classical piano
B.M., National Taiwan Normal University, 2004; M.M., Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins University, 2006, D.M.A., 2014
Patrick Crossland, trombone
B.M., University of Southern Mississippi, 1996; M.M., Manhattan School of Music, 1998; Postgraduate Soloist Diploma, Royal College of Music, 1999; D.M.A. University of Minnesota, 2007; Postgraduate Soloist Diploma, Staatliche Hochschule fur Musik Trossingen, 2009
Nicholas Currie, violin
Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins University
Fatma Daglar, oboe
B.A., Istanbul University Conservatory of Music; M.M., Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins University
Felipe Garibaldi de Almeida
B.M., M.M., University of São Paolo; D.M.A., Peabody Conservatory
Natalie Groom, clarinet
B.M., Kent State University; M.M., M.B.A., University of Arizona; D.M.A., University of Maryland, College Park
Yoshiaki Horiguchi, string methods
B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County; M.M., Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins University
Sammy Huh, voice
B.M., The Juilliard School; M.M., Maryland Opera Studio, University of Maryland, College Park
Seyoung Jeong, voice
B.M., M.M., Ewha Womans University (South Korea); M.M., Duquesne University; D.M.A., West Virginia University; M.M., Eastman School of Music
Lori Ann Kesner, flute
B.M., Ithaca College, 1998; M.M., University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music, 2000; D.M.A., 2006
Gita Ladd, cello
Curtis Institute of Music; Cleveland Institute of Music; University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music
Thomas Lagana, jazz guitar
B.A., Berklee College of Music, 1992; M.M., Towson University, 2005
Hsiao-Ying Lin, piano
M.M. Peabody Institute; D.M.A. Peabody Institute
Brent Madsen, trumpet
B.M., Eastman School of Music, M.M. University of Maryland; D.M.A. University of Maryland
Michael Martin, music education
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.M., West Chester University
Amy McCabe, trumpet
B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University, M.M., Northwestern University
Mark Merella, percussion
Musicians Institute in Los Angeles
Jacqueline Pollauf, harp
B.M., Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins University, 2006; M.M., 2007
Laura Ruas, double bass
B.M., M.M., The Juilliard School
Randall Riffle, clarinet
B.M., M.M., Ohio State University
Lori Şen, vocal pedagogy
B.S., Middle East Technical University; M.M., Westminster Choir College; D.M.A., University of Maryland, College Park
Richard Spittel, bassoon
B.S., Towson University, 1976; M.M., Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins University, 1985; D.M.A., University of Maryland, College Park, 1997
Jason Widney, voice
B.S., Lebanon Valley College; M.M., Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins University
The study of music at UMBC emphasizes the interdependence of theory, performance, and history. Students in the program explore the traditions of Western music, as well as examine new music and other cultures, leading to a balanced understanding of music as a universal form of human artistic expression. Opportunities to interact with artists from other creative disciplines broaden young musicians. Students in music courses, as well as in vocal and instrumental ensembles, study technical and historical aspects of music both by performing and hearing it.
Students at UMBC are given the opportunity to study and perform with professional musicians. The music department faculty bring a rich and varied background in professional performance and research to UMBC. The faculty is widely recognized for its expertise in performance, composition, and music technology.
An audition/interview before a faculty committee is required of all students wishing to major in music. The audition for the performance emphasis in voice or main instrument should include compositions that best demonstrate the student’s level of ability. Specific audition requirements are available on the Music Department website.
Career and Academic Paths
The degree prepares students for advanced study in performance, theory, music history, composition, education, or technology. Graduates typically continue to graduate school, professional performance, teaching, research, composition, or the music industry.
Academic Advising
Faculty advisors are available every semester for guidance in all aspects of the music curriculum. More information is available on the advising page of the Music department website.
Private Instruction
All music majors registering for MUSC 193 , MUSC 194 , MUSC 390 , MUSC 391 , and MUSC 392 are expected to perform each semester, with the exception of the first semester of study, when public performance is at the discretion of the instructor. All other students registered for MUSC 190 may perform in a student recital upon the recommendation of their instructor. A faculty jury examination is required of all music majors enrolled in private lessons at the end of each semester.
Special Opportunities
All UMBC music ensembles are open to majors and non-majors by audition. Contact the Music Office (kbogdan@umbc.edu) for further information.
UMBC Symphony Orchestra
UMBC Symphony Orchestra is an ensemble of 75-85 musicians, performs standard orchestral literature from the 18th to the 21st century. Recent performances have included symphonies of Beethoven, Shostakovich, Berlioz, and Dvorak, as well as concerto performances with visiting artist soloists. In addition, members of the Orchestra can choose to enter an annual competition to appear with the Orchestra as soloist.
UMBC Camerata
UMBC Camerata is a select choir of 40-50 singers, Camerata performs a wide variety of works drawn from the expansive choral repertoire: including Renaissance motets, folksongs, choral-orchestral works, German part songs, Russian sacred liturgies, American spirituals, and new works. In previous seasons, Camerata has accepted invitations to perform with conductor-composer John Rutter at Carnegie Hall, and provide entertainment for guests touring the White House during the holiday season.
UMBC Jazz Ensemble
UMBC Jazz Ensemble is a large jazz group dedicated to the professional training and creative development of its members. Throughout the year, the group performs at concerts, special events, and festivals. Student composers and arrangers have the opportunity to have their music read, performed and recorded by the group.
UMBC Wind Ensemble
UMBC Wind Ensemble is comprised of exceptional woodwind, brass and percussion performers who enjoy the challenge of performing excellent concert literature. Students are offered an opportunity to perform substantive music of various instrumentation and styles.
UMBC Chamber Players
UMBC Chamber Players investigates the instrumental chamber works of the Western Art Music, ranging from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic to New Music repertoire. There are monthly soirees for all of the chamber groups to come together and explore topics related to chamber music.
UMBC Collegium Musicum
UMBC Collegium Musicium is a performance ensemble dedicated to exploring and performing vocal and instrumental music from European Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, sampling musical repertoires created between 800 and 1750.
UMBC Opera Workshop
UMBC Opera Workshop is designed for 8-15 advanced vocalists, and offers students the opportunity to study stage acting, movement, and character development within the sphere of musical performance.
UMBC Small Jazz Groups
UMBC Small Jazz Groups focus on the various aspects of playing in a jazz combo, which include group interaction, improvisation, and developing an original group voice.
UMBC Percussion Ensemble
UMBC Percussion Ensemble is a dedicated performing group of advanced percussion students. The ensemble is adventurous in its programming, with a repertoire that includes graphic-notation pieces, improvisational works, and theater, as well as works by important early percussion composers, such as Alan Hovhaness, John Cage, and Carlos Chavez.
UMBC New Music Ensemble
UMBC New Music Ensemble offers an opportunity to study and perform a diverse collection of music written in the twentieth and twenty-first century. Experience ranges from duos through small chamber ensemble works with usually one on a part.
UMBC Brass Ensemble
UMBC Brass Ensemble is a select ensemble of brass musicians coming from all academic areas. A diverse program of brass music from all historical periods is performed throughout the semester.
UMBC Recording Studios
The UMBC music department’s recording studios are state-of-the-art facilities for music production. Staff engineers and students record, mix and master a limitless variety of music for commercial release and for other productions.
There are many internship possibilities within the music department in which students may gain pre-professional experience in concert management, music education, pedagogy, recording, and music business.
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