The Department of Music presents the UMBC Symphony Orchestra and the UMBC String Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Philip Mann. Violinist Airi Yoshioka, professor of music at UMBC, will be the featured soloist in Alexander Glazunov's Violin Concert in A minor, Op. 82. The concert will also feature the world premiere of Chesapeake, written by Rich Sigwald ’03, music, in honor of E. Michael Richards, professor of music and former conductor of the UMBC Symphony Orchestra, who passed away in 2023.

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The Department of Music presents the Jubilee Singers and the UMBC Gospel Choir under the direction of Janice Jackson.

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The Department of Music presents the UMBC Collegium Musicum under the direction of Lindsay Johnson. The Collegium Musicum explores and performs vocal and instrumental music from Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, sampling musical repertoires created between 800 and 1750.

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The Department of Music presents the UMBC Opera Workshop under the direction of Sammy Huh.

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The Department of Music presents the Honors Showcase, featuring students selected by audition to present their creative work.

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After 37 years of teaching in higher education, including 25 years at UMBC, composer Linda Dusman will retire at the end of 2025. The campus community is invited to celebrate her creativity and contributions with a concert of her works performed by UMBC faculty.

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The Baltimore Classical Guitar Society presents Petra Poláčková and Hao Yang in their Baltimore debuts. An acclaimed performer and educator, Poláčková has appeared at festivals worldwide; Hao has performed at major venues including Carnegie Hall.

View Full Event Details and Register for Petra Poláčková and Hao Yang, classical guitar, Sunday, February 1, 2026

Explore breathtaking musical landscapes as pianist Liana Pailodze Harron presents an extraordinary program that celebrates both America's 250th birthday and the diverse musical traditions close to her heart. The centerpiece of the evening will be Aaron Copland's beloved Appalachian Spring, performed in its complete ballet version in an arrangement for solo piano. Joining Liana Harron is special guest McCoy Chance, an experimental visual and interdisciplinary artist, for a groundbreaking performance of an Icelandic piece, Ekki Hugsa (Don't Think) by Ólafur Arnalds, arranged for loop station and piano by the pianist.

View Full Event Details and Register for Liana Pailodze Harron, piano, Wednesday, February 4, 2026