Positioned within a top research institution, the Department of Music offers a stimulating environment in which students can develop their talents. Guided by world-renowned soloists, ensemble musicians, orchestral players, composers, music theorists and historical musicologists, our gifted students pursue their passion for creating, presenting and investigating music in a close-knit community of musicians and scholars.

  • PhD Student James Falzone’s Music Featured on New Recording
    10/29/24
    Fifth-year PhD student in Composition James Falzone has released his debut full-profile CD on New World Records. Titled “A Curving Abacus,” the album features performances by renowned ensembles including Ostrava New Orchestra conducted by Owen Underhill; Ostravská Banda under the direction of Petr Kotík; ELISION Ensemble; Arditti Quartet; and Switch~ Ensemble led by Jason Thorpe Buchanan.
  • Q&A with Sungmin Shin
    8/14/24
    Sungmin Shin from the Department of Music participates in Q&A.
  • UB Outstanding Senior Q&A
    7/15/24
    Madison (Matt) Reimer is the 2024 Outstanding Senior for the Department of Music. Reimer graduated summa cum laude in May with a Bachelor of Arts in vocal performance and is the recipient of the Baird Opera Scholarship.
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